| Edition |
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. |
| Description |
176 pages ; 19 cm. |
| Series |
Masters at work |
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Masters at work.
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| Summary |
A revealing guide to a career as a social worker based on the real-life experiences of three distinguished social workers--required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession. Becoming a Social Worker takes you behind the scenes to find out what it's really like, and what it really takes, to become a social worker. Acclaimed authors Alex Abramovich and Tasha Blaine shadow three distinguished social work professionals to reveal how this compassionate field changes lives. Discover what it's like to tirelessly advocate for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking, investigate accidental drug overdose deaths in New York City, and assist clients in a full-time private practice. Gain insight from these social workers paths as they offer wisdom and insight from their years of service. Social workers have a common mission to serve people in need--here is how this life-changing job is actually practiced at the highest levels. -- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Laura Fernandez -- John Barr -- Wendy Doucette. |
| Summary |
"Go behind the scenes and be mentored by the best in the business to find out what it's really like, and what it really takes, to become a social worker"--Jacket. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-176). |
| Subject |
Social service -- Vocational guidance.
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Social service -- Case studies.
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Social service. (OCoLC)fst01123192
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Social service -- Vocational guidance. (OCoLC)fst01123302
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies. (OCoLC)fst01423765
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Instructional and educational works. (OCoLC)fst01919931
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Instructional and educational works.
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| Added Author |
Blaine, Tasha, author.
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| ISBN |
9781982140373 hardcover |
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1982140372 hardcover |
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