The Social Work Dictionary

by Robert L. Barker

Book Overview

The dynamic vocabulary of social work, like the profession itself, continues to grow and become more complex. Since the first edition of 'The Social Work Dictionary' in 1987, this essential reference... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087101145X
• ISBN13: 9780871011459
• Release Date: January 1900
• Publisher: NASW Press
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great Reference Book

This book is great for social workers studying to take the licensing exam.

The Social Work Dictionary

One of the best books I have purchased since I have been in school. It has been very helpful for me in preparing for the licensing exam. EVERY Social Worker should own this book.

Social Work Dictionary

Very informative, has all the terms that you'll ever need to know as a social worker.

the best social work resource a social worker could own

This is, by far, the best single resource that I know of for professional social workers. I was taught by Dr. Barker when I earned my MSW, and well remember his handouts of definitions, which were the genesis of this project. Barker has done an excellent job of gathering together terms and figures of note to the entire profession. Social workers who adhere to the more traditional aspects of our profession (a la Jane Addams) as well as those who have branched off into the therapist profession, will find much of value in this book.

A Must Have for all Social Workers & Students

I have the 1987 version of this author's Social Work Dictionary; everyone wanted to see it, and know where I got it from. Wait until they see the 7th edition! This book is packed full of insight and wisdom. No Social Work student, such as myself, should be caught without it. This dictionary has helped me out of so many corners of difficulty while reading my textbooks and with take-home test. Thumbs Up! Social Work student's bible. Great resource.