Introduction to Social Work in Canada: Histories, Contexts, and Practices

The only introduction to social work practice that fully appreciates the diversity of social work traditions in Canada and emphasizes social justice.This comprehensive introduction integrates perspectives from English, French, and Indigenous Peoples in Canada to provide an inclusive treatment of the history, foundational skills, and specific fields of social work practice and research. Emphasizing diversity and drawing extensively on Canadian statistics and scholarship, this is the ideal text for introduction to social work courses.