Introduction to Social Work: A Case-Based Approach

by Halaevalu Vakalahi and Brian Anderson

Book Overview

This Introduction to Social Work textbook presents a rapid, innovatively-formatted introduction of the foundations of social work. This condensed book teaches students the problem-solving process of social work to generate effective solutions. Each chapter covers brief, succinct real cases and includes suggestions for other movies or other media clips to provide real life examples of issues social workers encounter on a daily basis. This text will provide instructors with a novel way to introduce students to the purpose of social work, social work practice, and the helping profession.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138206520
• ISBN13: 9781138206526
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 256 Pages