Introduction to social work and social welfare : empowering people / Charles Zastrow.

Social welfare : its business, history, and future -- Social work as a profession and a career -- Generalist social work practice -- Poverty and public welfare -- Emotional/behavioral problems and counseling -- Family problems and services to families -- Sexual orientation and services to LGBT individuals -- Drug abuse and drug treatment programs -- Crime, juvenile delinquency, and correctional services -- Problems in education and school social work -- Work-related problems and social work in the workplace -- Racism, ethnocentrism, and strategies for advancing social and economic justice -- Sexism and efforts for achieving equality -- Aging and gerontological services -- Aging and gerontological services -- Health problems and medical social services -- Physical and mental disabilities and rehabilitation -- Overpopulation, misuse of the environment, and family planning.