<P>After graduating, students in social work are faced with the daunting and stressful decision of choosing their specialty from the many that are available to them.&nbsp; JessicaRosenberg has designed this guidebook to make this process easier, providing students with real world and practical information about what it is really like to work as a social worker.&nbsp;Each chapter covers a different practice setting, such as child welfare, gerontology, and addictions, and follows the same format.&nbsp;</P>
<P>The <EM>Field Overview and Forecast</EM> describes the social worker's role, scope of services, and emerging issues and employment trends.&nbsp;The <EM>Critical Issues</EM> section consists of an interview with an established professional in his or her chosen field, offering a look into their personal journeys as they progressed through their careers. A vignette written by a practitioner in their area of specialty makes-up the <EM>First Person Narrative</EM>, providing the reader with a look at the joys and challenges of working in that particular field.&nbsp;Each chapter then concludes with helpful resources to learn more, such as books and websites, as well as information about specialty credentials and educational programs and centres.&nbsp;Those entering the social work field will find this an indispensible guide as they select their specialty and begin their career.</P>