Social Work Ethics provides a current and compelling overview of the contexts in which social work happens, the ethical challenges that social workers face across Canada, and future directions of the field. Inspiring and engaging, this contributed volume gives students the foundation they need to make sound ethical decisions as they work to help people in need throughout their future careers.

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Elaine Spencer is instructor and program chairperson in the Social Work Department at Red Deer College.

Duane Massing is professor emeritus in the applied human service administration program at MacEwan University.

Jim Gough is adjunct professor in the Philosophy Department at Athabasca University.

"The language of this book is easy to understand. . . . and the case studies really help to solidify the kinds of issues that we might come across in the field." --Bonita Georgekish, Cambrian College

"Finally! A diverse collection of voices that illuminates and enlivens the complexities of ethical social work practice." --Jeanette Villeneuve, Blue Quills First Nations College