social workers

Georgie, a London social worker under attack for her handling of a case in which a child was killed, flees the city and takes up residence in a cottage in rural Devon, but her strange neighbors put her on edge and she soon discovers her refuge is not safe.

Traces the life of the Hadassah women's organization's first president, who dedicated its activities to improving the living conditions of Jews in Palestine.

Examines the career possibilities for those interested in social work and the character traits that contribute to one's success in the profession.

Presents a biography of Jane Addams, discussing how she overcame the limitations imposed on women in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to become a preeminent political reformer, feminist, and antiwar activist. Includes photographs, a chronology, and further reading sources.

A comprehensive biography of Jane Addams, activist and founder of Hull House in Chicago, a settlement house designed for women, immigrants, and African-Americans seeking social justice.

A biography of the social worker who defended the oppressed, promoted education for the poor, worked for world peace, and founded Hull House, a settlement house in the industrial slums of Chicago.

Examines the life and times of Jane Addams who, in 1889, established in Hull House one of the first settlement houses in America and later became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Presents the life of the woman whose devotion to social work led to her establishing Hull House in Chicago and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.

"Readers will learn about a variety of different careers in the community service field including police officers, emts, firefighters, social workers, teachers, ministers, librarians, childcare workers, postal workers, and funeral directors"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of career opportunities in the twenty-first century for social workers, and discusses education and training.