"The Encyclopedia of Social Work" - 20th Edition

The American Social Work Association Press and Oxford University Press are pleased to announce the 20th revised edition of the “Encyclopedia of Social Work”.

This publication covers the fields of social work as presented in the 19th edition in 1995, including issues of demographic change from migration, technology; case management; empathy-based assistance; social work practice, geriatrics, and disease-related issues. The articles are selected from the research of renowned social work practitioners and researchers worldwide. Each article includes an appendix of references and guidance for further reading.

This is the first time the American Social Work Association has collaborated with Oxford University Press on the publication of this revised edition, which aims to improve the quality of this encyclopedia to support the professional work of researchers and practitioners in social work worldwide.

This publication was edited and published by the following authors: Professor Terry Mizrahi, Director of the Center for Education and Community Organization, School of Social Work, Hunter College; Dr. Larry E. Davis, Dean of the School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh; and Professor Donald M. Henderson, School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh.

This four-volume publication, totaling 2208 pages, includes an alphabetical catalog of social work fields covering over 400 major social work topics; and over 300 biographies of prominent social workers throughout the history of social work. The hardcover edition is priced at $495 USD, excluding shipping.

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