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Social Work Reference Items

The following are recommended Reference titles available from Steely Library

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Credo Reference E-Books

Reference books from the world's leading publishers with several books related to social work including: Encyclopedia of Urban America: The Cities and Suburbs, Alcohol and Temperance in Modern History: An International Encyclopedia, and Gale World of Criminal Justice.

Encyclopedia of Social Work (2003)

REF HV35 .S6 19th ed. 2003 Suppl.
This encyclopedia covers topics in social theory, focusing on schools, current debates and important theorists. Each of the 479 entries highlights sources for further reading. The work includes lists of entries and contributors as well as an index.

The Social Work Dictionary (2003)

REF HV12 .B37 2003
Gives brief definitions to words, concepts, organizations, events, and values that are relevant to the profession.

Social Work Almanac (1995)

REF HV90 .G53 1995
Comprehensive sourcebook covers the major social issues and social programs.

Human Service Organizations and their Publications : a Directory of Selected Sources (1996)

REF HV89 .H849 1996
Topics included in this book relate to Directories of Human Services in the United States, a Bibliography of Human Services in the United States and Human Services in the United States.

Managed Care Resource Guide for Social Workers in Agency Settings (1995)

REF HV689 .M35 1995
"This guidebook is designed to help social work practitioners thrive in a managed care environment in agency settings. Packed with practical information on the nuances and requirements of managed care, this guide provides essential information to help practitioners advance social work." (Amazon.com)

Social Welfare, Fighting Poverty and Homelessness (2007)

REF HV90 .S62x
"The Information Plus Reference Series provides statistical data on 32 of today's most controversial and most studied social issues." (Publisher's website)

Public Human Services Directory (1999)

REF HV89 .A55
An annual directory of all states' health and human services contact information.

Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History (2005)

REF HV12 .E497 2005
"Unique reference work that provides readers with basic information about the history of social welfare in Canada, Mexico, and the United States." (Publisher's website)

Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior (2001)

REF HV5804 .E53 2001
This reference book includes the social, medical, legal, and political issues related to drugs and alcohol and associated behaviors.

The Mental Measurements Yearbook (2007)

REF LB3051 .B797
Contains full text information about and reviews of all English-language standardized tests covering educational skills, personality, vocational aptitude, psychology, and related areas.

101 Careers in Social Work (2009)

REF HV 10.5 .R58
'Careers in Social Work also highlights unconventional and cutting-edge career options such as forensic social work, social entrepreneurship, working in political systems, community planning, and meditation. Written in a user-friendly style, the book allows readers to create social work careers tailored to their unique talents, interests, and passions.' (Amazon.com)

Opportunities in Social Work Careers (2003)

REF HF5382.5.U5 W56 2003x
Provides detailed descriptions of the major areas of practice within the social work field, as well as the specific jobs found within and related to the profession.