Canadian Association of Social Workers Bulletin -
A vital reference source for contemporary practice.
Social Work Values and Ethics
Frederic G. Reamer
Genre
Nonfiction
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
6.00 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.60 (d)
Pages
256
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Publication Date
April 2006
ISBN
9780231137898
Book ISBN 10
0231137893
About Book
This is the leading introduction to professional values and ethics in social work. Frederic G. Reamer provides social workers with a succinet and comprehensive overview of the most critical issues relating to professional values and ethics, including the nature of social work values, ethical dilemmas, and professional misconduct. Conceptually rich and attuned to the complexities of ethical decision making, Social Work Values and Ethics is unique in striking the right balance between history, theory, and practical application.
Reviews
Canadian Association of Social Workers Bulletin
A vital reference source for contemporary practice.— Beverley J. Antle
Booknews
Synthesizes for social workers the knowledge and debates around work values and ethical dilemmas, and professional misconduct, that have grown throughout the history of the profession, emphasizing those that are most pressing in contemporary practice. Discusses such aspects as the nature of social work's mission, the process of ethical decision making, confidentiality, paternalism, labor-management disputes, termination of service, and the impaired social worker. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Wisconsin Bookwatch
A valuable educational manual for students and professionals in the complex and changing field.
The China Journal
A richly textured account of this fascinating region.— John M. Carroll
Dominic Sisti
Frederic G. Reamer continues to be the leading voice in the professional ethics of human services. With dozens of case vignettes and exact scholarship, thsi volume is required reading for students and seasoned professionals.
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