Guide to Sources in Social Work

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SOURCES

All titles listed in this selective guide are located in the Education and Social Science Library. The titles in the ABSTRACTS AND INDEXES section are located in the index area unless otherwise noted. The titles appearing in other sections are shelved in the reference collection unless a different location is noted directly beneath the call number in the left margin.

ABSTRACTS AND INDEXES

(online)
Health and Psychosocial Instruments. 1985-.
Database that features material on unpublished information-gathering tools for clinicians that are discussed in journal articles, such as questionnaires, interview schedules, tests, and checklists. There are also tests used in medically related disciplines including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech & hearing therapy.

(online)
Medline.
Identifies health-related articles.

150.5 PSYA; (online)
PsycInfo or Psychological Abstracts. 1927-.
Issued monthly by the American Psychological Association and abstracts more than 35,000 journal articles each year. Arrangement in the print resource is by major subject categories. Areas of particular interest to social work include social processes and social issues (of which marriage and the family is a subcategory), physical and psychological disorders, and treatment and prevention (which includes as subcategories group and family therapy, community health services and mental health programs, counseling and social case work, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation). An expanded subject index is issued quarterly and cumulative author and subject indexes are published annually.

016.305 So1
Social Science Citation Index. 1956/65-.
This multidisciplinary database identifies journal articles and cited references in all social science disciplines. Allows searching for articles on a particular topic, or for articles that have cited a known article. Lists references that can be used to search for related articles with common citations. For additional information on how to use SSCI, see handout available in the revolving kiosk near the ESSL reference desk.

(online)
Social Services Abstracts. 1980-.
Provides bibliographic coverage of current research focused on social work, human services, and related areas, including social welfare, social policy, and community development. The database abstracts and indexes 1,406 serials publications and includes abstracts of journal articles and dissertations, and citations to book reviews. Updated monthly.

361.05 SOWOA; (online)
Social Work Abstracts. 1994-.
The database format is available for 1977-date. Published quarterly by the National Association of Social Workers. Around 450 journals are reviewed annually and each issue contains about 500 abstracts of journal articles. One issue each year includes abstracts of doctoral dissertations completed in U.S. and Canadian universities during the previous year. Cumulative author and subject indexes appear in the final annual issue. Formerly called Social Work Research and Abstracts, 1977-1993, and Abstracts for Social Workers, 1965-1976.

305 SOCAB; (online)
Sociological Abstracts. 1952-.
A database version of this source is available for 1960-date. Published 5 times per year. Provides summaries of all articles appearing in about 200 core sociology journals and selected articles from another 1,200 serials from cognate disciplines. Categories of particular relevance to social work include the family and socialization, health and medicine, social problems and social welfare, and poverty. Includes subject, author, and source indexes which are cumulated annually.

DIRECTORIES AND GUIDES

361.07 C681
Directory of Colleges and Universities with Accredited Social Work Degree Programs. 1969-.
Issued annually by the Council on Social Work Education. Lists graduate and undergraduate programs accredited by CSWE as well as programs in candidacy for accreditation. Arranged alphabetically by state. Formerly called Colleges and Universities with Accredited Social Work Degree Programs.

362.29 D8429
Drug Abuse Sourcebook. 2000.
Provides basic consumer health information about drug use and abuse, the nature of drug addiction, facts about related health risks, treatment issues and substance abuse prevention programs. Includes a glossary of terms, statistical data, directories of state, federal and other resources, hotline services, self-help groups and an index.

618.970025 G315
Geriatric Programs and Departments Around the World. 1998.
Designed to provide geriatricians and health care administrators with information and examples for designing or improving geriatric care. Descriptive and analytical papers cover the role of geriatric medicine in the health care systems of specific countries, nine major academic geriatric medicine and gerontology centers in North America and Europe, and a worldwide sampling of clinical geriatric programs. Some statistics regarding geriatric programs are included. There is a table of contents, but no index.

361 N2135n
NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers. 1977-2001.
Lists over 8,000 practitioners who are state licensed and/or qualified members of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. Information given includes address, highest academic degree plus degree date and granting institution, current position, and previous work experience. Arranged alphabetically by state. Includes name index.

361.007 P943
A Program Guide to Doctoral Study in Social Work. 2003.
This volume, aimed at prospective students and career counselors, provides information on accredited doctoral social work programs in the Unites States, as well as a handful of programs in Canada and Israel. Each entry contains a program description, areas of specialization, admission requirements, financial aid and tuition data, placement of graduates, community information, and key contact information. Also included is a bibliography of works about doctoral education in social work. An alphabetical index of programs is included.

309.12 Am36pl
Public Human Services Directory. 1998/99.
Lists federal, state, and local public assistance and welfare agencies. Includes for each state summary information on the administration of social welfare and departments or agencies to contact for information on assistance, birth and death records, marriage and divorce records, mental health, correctional institutions, etc. Includes also Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial human services programs. Continues Public Welfare Directory (1940-88, 1995-98) 309.12 Am36p.

361.306073 N213s2000
Social Work Speaks: National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements. 5th ed. 2000-2003.
Policy statements on current social issues adopted by the National Association of Social Worker's key policy-making body, the Delegate Assembly, which shapes the positions and actions of NASW. Each topic has an individual chapter with the following sections: background, statement of issues, policy statement, and date of approval. This work also contains NASW's professional policy statements and code of ethics.

025.063 G767s (online)
The Social Worker's Internet Handbook. 1998.
Includes tips on incorporating the Internet into professional life and discusses online resources specific to social work including professional development, networking and funding resources, social policy, job searching, social work education and research, and publishing on the web. Also includes suggestions for planning and building a website, choosing an Internet Service Provider, managing e-mail, mailing lists and Usenet newsgroups, and reviews of websites. Includes a glossary of terms and an index.

361.07 Su63
Summary Information on Master of Social Work Programs.
Summarizes information on the programs of accredited graduate schools and schools in candidacy for accreditation. Includes degrees offered, specializations, practicum requirements, part-time study provisions, dual degree programs, and Ph.D. program emphasis.

ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND DICTIONARIES

361.922 B52
Biographical Dictionary of Social Welfare in America. 1986.
Alphabetical list of approximately 300 people important in American social welfare from colonial times to the present. Each entry contains an overview of the subject’s life, career, and significance to social welfare history. Three appendices include a brief chronology of significant events in American social welfare history, a listing of subjects by year of birth, and a listing of subjects by place of birth.

361.6103 B559
The Blackwell Dictionary of Social Policy. 2002.
Focuses on the United Kingdom and provides information and terminology for students and practitioners in the field. Entries are listed alphabetically, with cross-references. Individuals who have played a role in the development of the study or application of social policy are included, provided they were deceased at the time of publication. To maintain longevity, the editors have excluded entries, unless necessary, of organization and agency names, statutes and governmental reports, and technological terms within specific policies. An index is included.

361.3203 B568
The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Social Work. 2000.
Discusses practical and theoretical issues in the field of social work. Articles are arranged alphabetically by subject and are followed by one or two reference works for further reading. Includes an individual subject index, as well as index of names of the authors and people mentioned within the articles.

Q.150.3 En1933
The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science. 3rd ed. 2001.
Contains 2,150 entries (1,500 on topics, 650 on persons) on psychology and related sciences. Provides basic summaries of specific topics, cross-references, a detailed index and a bibliography of 15,000 references.

362.7340973 Ad14e2000
The Encyclopedia of Adoption. 2nd ed. 2000.
Attempts to bring together the interdisciplinary research and knowledge of adoption that has been amassed and analyzed by social scientists, social workers, lawyers, physicians and others. Includes appendices with listings of adoption agencies, adoption support groups and other related agencies and organizations, bibliographical references and index.

362.76 C549e2001
The Encyclopedia of Child Abuse. 2nd ed. 2001.
Serves as a resource for definitions and other basic information in this area of social work. Articles are listed in alphabetical order and include references to related articles. Accompanying tables list child abuse laws by state and appendices include the names and phone numbers of national and international agencies which help protect children from child abuse. Other appendices provide the full-text of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of the United States, as well as provincial laws of Canada. Includes an extensive bibliography and index.

364.3603 En195
Encyclopedia of Juvenile Justice. 2003.
Offers a historical overview as well as current perspectives and trends in the field of juvenile justice. While it is not exhaustive, the volume provides over 200 wide-ranging, detailed entries that explore the people, legislative acts, theories, and issues relevant to the field. Arranged in alphabetical order, each entry also includes a bibliography for further reading. Also contains a subject index and two appendices that list print and online resources.

Q.361.9703 En192
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America. 2005.
Contains alphabetical entries on topics related to social welfare in North America, such as education, development of the social work profession, and voluntary and state-supported public welfare activities. Each entry includes suggestions for further research. Appendices include research guides for historical resources and chronologies of social welfare history for each country, as well as a master bibliography. An index is also included.

309.12 So151995
Encyclopedia of Social Work. 18th ed. 3 vols. 1995.
Supplement. 2003.
Issued by the National Association of Social Workers. Provides an overview of social work in the U.S., including its history, contemporary concerns and interests, and a view to the future. The current editions contain 225 topical articles arranged alphabetically and biographical notes on over 100 leaders in U.S. social welfare. Includes as appendices the NASW code of ethics, the curriculum policy for master and bachelor programs in social work adopted by the Council on Social Work Education in 1982, NASW standards for the practice of clinical social work, and a guide to sources of information on social welfare agencies.

305.2603 K167g2001
The Graying of America: An Encyclopedia of Aging, Health, Mind, and Behavior. 2nd ed. 2001.
Reports current information on topics related to aging and the elderly population in a non-technical format. Updated to contain over 500 subject entries, the volume includes general information about aging, discusses the mental and physical welfare of elderly people, gives practical advice for daily living, describes social roles, and provides information on aid and support for caregivers. There are two indices: the index of entries and cross-references and the index of entries by broad topics.

361.303 B244s1999
The Social Work Dictionary. 4th ed. 1999.
This 4th edition of this dictionary offers approximately 7,000 brief definitions of the terminology, organizations, institutions, and concepts associated with social work and social welfare. Also included are an extensive list of acronyms frequently used within the profession; a chronology of important dates in the history of social work/welfare from ancient times to the present; the National Association of Social Workers' (NASW) Code of Ethics; as well as the addresses of state social work regulatory agencies, and NASW local chapters.

HANDBOOKS

362.29 C781a
The Addiction Counselor’s Desk Reference. 2005.
This quick reference for addiction counselors provides details about various addictive substances and their abuse, the stages of addiction, clinical approaches and treatment planning options, descriptions of recovery programs, practical tips for improving clinical management skills, career enhancement resources, and a directory of organizations offering drug abuse and addiction counseling. The book also contains a glossary of frequently used terms, author and subject indexes, and a list of references.

361.32 M57a2002
Assessment in Social Work. 3rd ed. 2002.
"Aims to help readers make sense of the complex and potentially confusing range of concepts and theories current in social work that need to be taken into consideration in assessment practice." It is updated to reflect the changes made in government legislation and social work practice since the first edition.

362.826 F327a
Assessment of Family Violence: A Handbook for Researchers and Practitioners. 2003.
Provides users with access to analytical information regarding the topic of domestic violence. Particularly useful for its wealth of information regarding actual psychological evaluations. The book's table of contents lists 144 entries for tests and measurements. Both an author and a subject index are also included.

361.0068 J761c
Clinical Assessment for Social Workers: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods. 2nd ed. 2003.
Provides information about assessment methodology, including reviewing assessment models and information on applying their usage to research. Each chapter covers different assessment issues, and includes review questions and references. Appendices and an index are included.

132 Am35d
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). Text Revision. 2000.
Classifies mental disorders and comprehensively describes their manifestations. Disorders are divided into diagnostic classes which are subdivided into specific disorders. Essential and associated features, age at onset, course, complications, sex ratio, familial pattern, etc. are described for each disorder. Specific diagnostic criteria based on clinical judgment are provided as guides for making each diagnosis. Employs a multi-axial system for evaluation whereby each case is assessed for information in five classes.

362.70973 R969f
Field Guide to Child Welfare. 4 vols. 1998.
A four-volume resource for child welfare workers and supervisors to use in everyday practice. The guide describes basic theory, practical application, and case examples; and examines specialized practice issues related to adoption, sexual abuse, cultural competency and children with developmental disabilities. Volumes include Foundations of Child Protective Services, Case Planning and Family-Centered Casework, Child Development and Child Welfare, Placement and Performance. The guide includes a bibliography and index in Volume IV.

362.760973 H191
Handbook for Child Protection Practice. 2000.
This volume is structured to follow the life of a case from the time a report of child maltreatment is made through the various pathways in the child protection system. It synthesizes best-practice principles for responding to reports of child abuse and neglect. It also discusses the legal, medical, and ethical issues involved in the child protection field. The handbook contains 12 appendices and an index.

Q.361.30711 H191 1988 (online)
Handbook of Accreditation Standards and Procedures 1988.
Issued by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education, the handbook serves as a guide in evaluating new programs and reviewing all social work programs in general. Provides information on educational goals and standards for all constituent groups of the Council on Social Work Education, i.e., schools of social work, baccalaureate degrees, employing agencies, membership associations, etc.

616.860082 H191
Handbook of Addiction Treatment for Women. 2002.
Provides both general and specific information concerning women and addictions from a variety of viewpoints, making it useful to therapists from all disciplines. It is divided into six parts: a general overview of addiction, specific information about different types of addictions; addictions as related to age; ethnic heritage, and culture; other groups and factors, such as workplace and sexual identity, and specific treatment approaches for addicted women. References are included after each chapter. Includes subject and author indexes.

616.89 H1916
Handbook of Assessment and Treatment Planning For Psychological Disorders. 2002.
Provides detailed guidelines for assessing individuals suffering from psychological disorders. Tools include: overview of empirical literature on the most popular tools for screening and assessing the key features of the disorder; practical suggestions for multi-modal assessment of individuals suffering from the disorder; assessment in primary care and managed care settings; using the information collected during the assessment to aid in treatment and planning; and strategies for assessing treatment outcome. Includes author and subject indexes and bibliographical references.

361.320683 M928h2002 (reserves)
Handbook of Clinical Social Work Supervision. 3rd ed. 2002.
Comprehensive review of the components of clinical social work. Intended for practitioners, educators, and students. Organized into sections on ethics, supervisor styles, evaluation, theory, stress and supervision techniques. Sections include case studies and practice exercises; 10 appendices contain information on professional organizations and accrediting agencies, codes of ethics, self-assessment surveys, and sample report forms. Includes name and subject indexes.

306.87 H191
Handbook of Family Communication. 2004.
Featuring contributions from well-known scholars in the fields of family interaction and family relationships, this handbook presents analysis of research and theory on family interactions. Provides summaries of existing literature as well as recommendations for future work. Perspectives from a variety of fields, including communication, psychology, sociology, and family studies, are represented. Each chapter concludes with references for further reading. Name and subject indexes are included.

362.10425 H1912
Handbook of Health Social Work. 2006.
This handbook is written from a wellness perspective and covers a broad range of health social work practices in health care, strategy, policy, and program development. There three sections based on foundations of social work, critical consideration, and selected areas of practice. Each chapter provides references and suggested resources. Both author and subject indexes are included.

362.20830973 H191
Handbook of Mental Health Services for Children, Adolescents, and Families. 2005.
Written for clinicians and advanced-level students, this handbook provides an overview of the mental health services available to youth and their families. Experts in the field of mental health contributed 26 chapters on service delivery and the treatment of special populations in child and family practice. References listed at the end of each chapter point to other sources on the subject. A subject index is included.

302 H1914 2006
Handbook of Social Psychology. 2006.
This revised and enlarged edition covers the range of social psychology and provides a review of the research, theory, and information in the field. Author and subject indexes are provided.

364.360973 H1915
Handbook of Youth and Justice. 2001.
Provides a broad perspective that covers not only the areas of law and social sciences, but also the interdisciplinary fields related to them. The resource guide is divided into seven parts: law and social science perspectives on youth and justice; victimization; offending; cross-cultural patterns of delinquency; environmental influences; behavioral questions; administration of justice.

616.8583 F661h
How to Work With Sex Offenders: A Handbook for Criminal Justice, Human Service, and Mental Health Professionals. 2001.
Provides techniques for effectively interviewing sex offenders and outlines innovative treatment options. Includes details on the criminal justice, human services and mental health systems as applied to sex offenders. Includes index and bibliographical references.

344.410761361 B7391 2001
Law for Social Workers. 7th ed. 2001.
An overview of social work within the context of the law and legal system of the United States, this work covers areas of the law as it relates to children, clients and the criminal process; community and residential care; mental disorder and admissions to hospital; family relationships; housing; income and money; and discrimination. It also includes information on the legal aid scheme, legislation affecting youth and children, and the impact of the Human Rights Act. There are tables of cases and statutes, a list of abbreviations, and a subject index.

361.32 Sol342 (reserves)
Social Work Practice: Treating Common Client Problems. 2001.
Examines what social workers use to create change in their clients, whether as individuals, families or as a community. Focuses on theories and research, while looking at specific social work methods used to treat disorders, conflicts and issues. Includes figures and tables as well as an extensive reference list. Indexed by subject.

361.32 So1344
Social Workers' Desk Reference. 2002.
Includes comprehensive coverage of social work theories, evidence-based models, assessment instruments, and therapeutic techniques. The chapters, each with references, are written for the clinical practitioner and address the current context of social work practice, social work ethics and values, developing and implementing treatment plans, case management guidelines, community practices, and outcome measures. Contains a glossary of terms, and both a name and subject index.

RESEARCH AND WRITING GUIDES

016.361305 M522a1997
An Author's Guide to Social Work Journals. 4th ed. 1997.
Published by the National Association of Social Workers and intended to assist prospective authors by presenting publishing instructions for major journals in social welfare and the human services. Given for each title are editorial focus, name and address for manuscript submission, information to include on cover sheet, proper format, number of copies to submit, suggested style guides for references, review processes, length of review period, acceptance rate, and publication lag time. Also includes information concerning thematic issues, sources wherein titles are indexed, and circulation data.

361.0072 H191
The Handbook of Social Work Research Methods. 2001.
An overview of research methods in the field of social work. Written by practitioners, this volume is divided into four sections: quantitative approaches, qualitative approaches, conceptual research, and general issues, such as ethical, race, and gender issues, international research, integrating research methods, and applying for research grants. Each chapter includes a bibliography, and the work contains a comprehensive subject index.

808.066361 P942
Professional Writing for the Human Services. 1993.
Issued by the National Association of Social Workers, this guide covers all forms of professional writing in the areas of academic and applied social work. Intended for authors seeking publication as well as professionals wishing to improve their general writing and research skills. Part I (preparation for writing) and Part III (NASW quick guide to mechanics) are useful to both types of author, while Part II (preparation for publication) and most of the appendixes (e.g. contract examples, journal publishers) focus on publication in professional books and journals. Includes an index.

029 Am4p 2001 (reserves)
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th ed. 2001.
The authoritative source for style and format for the preparation of manuscripts in psychology and several other social science disciplines.

361.3072 So13 2005 (reserves)
Social Work Research and Evaluation. 7th ed. 2005.
Divided into five parts: foundations of social work research; research designs and sampling; measurement; data collection methods; and writing and evaluating research reports. An index is provided.

362.3072 St347s
The Social Work Student's Research Handbook. 2004.
Provides the reader with the major concepts, principles and steps in conducting social work research. It is geared primarily toward college students, but could also be useful for practicing social workers. The twenty-two brief chapters each address a specific research issue including initial problem formulation and use of literature to sampling, data collection and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data. An index is provided.

STATISTICS

Q.317.3 Un315hi1976; (online)
Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970. 2 vols. 1975.
Comparative statistics on the political, social, and economic organization of the United States. Prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau with the cooperation of the Social Science Research Council.

362.7 G293I
Illinois 2000: The State of the Child. 2000.
A snapshot of the state of the child in Illinois over the past decade. Includes demographics of the 3.18 million children residing in Illinois in 1999 as well as data on child living arrangements, family structure, poverty rates, child health, education, violence, child welfare and economic supports. Includes extensive tables, appendices and data source lists.

361.973 G435s1995
Social Work Almanac. 2nd ed. 1995.
A compendium of current descriptive statistics pertinent to social work and other social services. Issued by the National Association of Social Workers.

362.70973 St292
The State of America's Children: A Report from the Children's Defense Fund, Yearbook. 2001.
Provides statistics and summaries for issues related to child development in America. Issues range from family income and poverty to child healthcare, juvenile justice and youth development. Two appendices with charts and statistics are also provided.

317Un3s
Statistical Abstract of the United States. 1878-. Annual.
Extremely useful summary of social, political, and economic statistics of the United States for the year just passed. Also provides a guide to further data from over 100 federal agencies and as many private organizations.

361 C833st1 (Latest volume in Education Library)
Statistics on Social Work Education in the United States. 1974-2002.
Annual compilation until 2002 for the Council on Social Work Education that contains statistical information on its accredited programs. Data on programs, faculty, undergraduate students, and recent trends in social work education are provided.

370 Un35s
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. Statistical Yearbook. 1963-.
A summary of international statistics covering population, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, finance, trade, social statistics, education, and other areas. Tables usually cover a number of years.

GRANTS AND FUNDING SOURCES

362.70973 F96 2002
Funding Sources for Children and Youth Programs 2002 with A Guide to Proposal Planning and Writing. 2002.
Lists grant information for the purveyors of services related to children, grades K-12. The source contains 1,300 funding opportunities from 1,146 sponsors and a guide to help the user compose grant proposals for the application process. Grant listings are organized alphabetically. Each entry provides general information regarding the grant, as well as the requirements and restrictions for application. Web addresses and some general sponsor information (if available) are also provided. Grant entries are indexed according to subject, sponsoring organization, program type, and geography (organized by US state, followed by Canadian, and then other international programs).

361.70681 G7672
The Grantseeker’s Handbook of Essential Internet Sites. 2000.
Reviews internet sites and includes the resource’s web address and description of the site. The websites have been classified into five categories: corporations, foundations and associations, government, research and resources.

362.6042 W436n2000
National Guide to Funding in Aging. 6th ed. 2000.
A starting point for grantseekers looking for financial support for programs for the elderly. Contains a total of 1,256 entries including 1,070 grantmaking foundations, 43 direct corporate giving programs and 143 public charities that have funded aging programs. Each entry gives contact and application information, financial data, fields of interest and types of support. Other helpful tools for grantmakers are included: a glossary of terms, a bibliography of funding resources of the Foundation Center and indexes based on geographic area; by type of support; grants and grantmakers by subject; and sponsoring agency.

361.00681 G447s2004 (reserves)
Successful Grant Writing: Strategies for Health and Human Service Professionals. 2nd ed. 2004.
Aims to assist health and human services professionals in both academic and private practice settings to obtain grant funding. It is divided into five parts: developing funding ideas, proposal writing, organizing project structures, the review process, and managing a grant award. This edition also features a short bibliography and five appendices, which include a selection of FAQs; a list of key acronyms; web resources; sample time lines, budget sheets and flow charts; and guidelines for evaluating teams.

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

Q.016.361 W615d (reserves)
Dictionary Catalog of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Library of Social Work. 10 vols. 1980.
A photographic reproduction of the catalog cards of the largest single library in the United States supporting professional social work education. The collection focuses on English-language materials published since 1795, and comprises over 60,000 volumes, including about 700 current periodicals, as well as government documents, dissertations and master's essays, and the publications of voluntary agencies; the latter materials are accessible through the "Agency catalog." The "Projects catalog" covers more than 5,000 master's essays and reports from the Columbia University School of Social Work and the New York School of Social Work.

016.30685 F21
Family Disintegration: A Bibliography with Indexes. 2002.
Provides bibliographic data for the thousands of books written on the subject of family structure and the disintegration of the nuclear family. The entries give a short summary of the work and are grouped by subjects such as: single parent families, stepfamilies, television and family, etc. The book also contains author, title and subject indexes.

016.301 In8
International Bibliography of Sociology. 1951-.
Prepared annually by the International Committee for Social Science Information and Documentation. Provides an extensive listing of books, pamphlets, periodical articles, and government publications, including materials on social welfare topics. The international scope makes this a useful resource for information on foreign countries, although coverage is selective. Includes author and subject indexes.