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The Call to Social Work
Life Stories
Second Edition
- Craig Winston LeCroy - Arizona State University, USA
November 2011 | 160 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
The Call to Social Work is a great supplement to courses such as introduction to social work and social welfare, and social work practice. It can also be used in practicum/field courses to give students a better understanding of what various types of social workers do in daily practice.á The text provides stories of real social workers with many different backgrounds, and is designed toáhelp students to better understand the profession. Changes to the second edition include:Introductions to each chapter written by the authorEnd of chapter features that will help students apply what they have learned from each storyThe addition of some newer, contemporary storiesPhotos of the contributorsMore descriptive chapter titlesReorganization of stories to fall under major fields of practiceá
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
1. The Art of Doing Social Work
2. Having a Personal Mission
3. Ethics and Justice
4. A Meaningful Path
5. In Pursuit of Compassion
6. Building Community Connections
7. A Healing Journey
8. Keeping the Vision Alive
About the Author
This was an inspirational book to read & will help me in enthusing students & help them think about their future in social work
Social Work , North East Worcestershire College
August 15, 2013
A good overview for young students of "what do social workers do?". Also helpful in modelling how good intentions can get turned into a value-led life career.
Social Science Division, St Martins College
March 6, 2013
Great examples of the diversity in social work practice, honest reflections, easy to read. I think this is a great supplemental text for Intro to Social Work.
Social and Behavioral Sciences, Warner University
January 23, 2012
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: The Art of Doing Social Work
Chapter 2: Having a Personal Mission
