Social Work Subject Guide

Dictionaries

 

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Dictionary of Social Welfare

HV 12 .T54 1982 (Ref)
A practical aid to students of social work and of social policy for discussing social welfare. General terms are defined in a social welfare context. Most entries have references.

The Social Work Dictionary. 3rd ed

HV 12 .B37 1995 (Ref)
Offers an interpretation of the words, concepts, organizations, historical events, and values that are relevant to the profession, and provides a concise overview of social work terminology. Includes terms that are used in social work administration, research, policy development, health and mental health, macro and micro social work, and clinical theory and practice.

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