Kirst-Ashman (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater) and Hull (University of Utah) offer an expanded focus on the strengths perspective, empowerment, and the concept of resiliency in this fourth edition of a text for an introduction to generalist social work practice or for a course stressing micro-level skill development. There is expanded material on lesbians and gays, spirituality and religious beliefs, and working with people of other national origins, as well as greater attention to health care issues affecting social workers. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR