Social Work and Social Welfare

An Invitation

Vithya Murugan, Annah Kay Bender, Marla Berg-Weger (Saint Louis University, USA)

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07 May 2025

Social work

Series: New Directions in Social Work

The seventh edition of Social Work and Social Welfare: An Invitation provides an authoritative and accessible overview of the knowledge, skills, and values that are essential for future social workers across various practice settings in an ever-evolving world. As with previous editions, this book is an up-to-date profile of the landscape in which today’s social workers practice, encompassing current demographic, statistical, legislative, policy, and research information, sensitive discussions around contemporary ethical issues, and fresh profiles of social workers with first-person narratives that demonstrate the fulfilling field students will be joining. To reflect and address the changes within the profession and the world since the previous edition was released, Vithya Murugan, Marla Berg-Weger, and new co-author Annah Kay Bender revised and added content that:

presents the histories of social welfare and the social work profession as the intertwined phenomena that they are discusses emerging trends within the profession, including developing perspectives and practices around gun violence, social media use, AI, and increased calls for abolitionism depicts a wider array of professional roles within social work, featuring new practitioner profiles that touch on approaches grounded in restorative justice and community practice reflects the CSWE’s 2022 EPAS and stresses the standards’ new emphasis on anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional practice

The book’s refreshed overview is supported by a range of fully updated instructor- and student-led resources that are available through the book’s companion website, www.routledgesw.com. Altogether, the seventh edition of Social Work and Social Welfare maintains its essential and engaging coverage of the field, introducing readers to the world of social work and professional practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and in policy settings.

By: Vithya Murugan, Annah Kay Bender, Marla Berg-Weger (Saint Louis University, USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 7th edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 1.100kg
ISBN: 9781032806211
ISBN 10: 1032806214
Series: New Directions in Social Work
Pages: 562
Publication Date: 07 May 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. A Glimpse into the World of Social Work 2. History of Social Work and Social Welfare 3. U.S. Poverty and the Implications for Social Work 4. Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Social Work Practice 5. Values and Ethics in Social Work Practice 6. Social Work Perspectives and Methods 7. Fields of Social Work Practice 8. Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families 9. Social Work Practice with Groups 10. Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities, and Policy Practice 11. The Social Work Profession

Vithya Murugan, Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University, Missouri. Annah Kay Bender, Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work and faculty affiliate in the Gender Studies Program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Marla Berg-Weger, Professor Emerita in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University, Missouri, where she also serves as the Executive Director of the Geriatric Education Center.