TY - BOOK AU - Kirst-Ashman, Karen Kay TI - Introduction to social work and social welfare: Critical Thinking Perspectives SN - 9780495601685 PY - 2010/// CY - Belmont PB - Thomson Brooks/Cole KW - Social service. Public welfare. Service social N2 - Presents a balanced introductory look within a unifying theme of critical thinking that trains readers to be more evaluative of key concepts. This book includes practice concepts, social welfare policy concepts, history and current state of the profession, the contexts of practice and populations served, and professional development ER -