Provide a thorough overview of today's social work profession with a realistic glimpse into social problems in contemporary society with Zastrow/Hessenauer's best-selling INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE: EMPOWERING PEOPLE, 13E. Ideal for beginning social workers, this practical text provides insights readers can apply in practice. Updates highlight the latest developments, from Biden's social welfare policies and self-care for social workers to employment, immigration, mass shootings and the pandemic. Students learn to develop new methods for problem solving and empowering clients as the authors present positive strategies within the context of the core values, ethics, skills and knowledge base of today's professional social worker. Updated case studies, exhibits and tables highlight and compare current social problems and issues. Core content from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) aligns with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). IMPORTANT NOTICE: MEDIA CONTENT REFERENCED WITHIN THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OR THE PRODUCT TEXT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN THE EBOOK VERSION.