LibGuides: Social Work: Find Background Information

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Social Work Reference

This page is a starting point for finding print and electronic background resources in Social Work. The links provide access to electronic books, and call numbers listed indicate a Library print source.

Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare. 2008. 4 vols. (Reference 361 C73)
Encyclopedia of Social Theory. 2005. (Sage)
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America. 2005. (Sage)
Encyclopedia of Social Work. 19th ed. 3 vols. (Reference 360 EN19)
Encyclopedia of World Poverty. 2006. (Sage)
Also available in 3 print volumes (R. 362.5 En19).