Generalist Social Work Practice A Worktext

Charles Zastrow - a leader in the field for over forty years - combines the key components of traditional and contemporary approaches to teaching social work practice into one comprehensive volume in the twelfth edition of this classic text.

Generalist Social Work Practice presents the knowledge, values, and skills needed for entry-level social work practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities. The text describes a variety of approaches to social work practice including assessment, intervention, and evaluation. A large number of skill building exercises are included so that readers can practice applying theoretical concepts. This book provides the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for students to become change agents.

Charles H. Zastrow, Professor Emeritus in Social Work, University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, Sarah L. Hessenauer Associate Professor in Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Charles H. Zastrow, LCSW, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater. He is the author or co-author of Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, Social Work with Groups, Social Problems: Issues and Solutions, and Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment. In 2018, the National Association of Social Workers awarded him the distinction of being a "Social Work Pioneer."

Sarah L. Hessenauer, LCSW, PhD, is Associate Professor in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She has worked as a practitioner and administrator in a variety of mental health and addictions agencies. She is coauthor of Social Work with Groups, and Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment.