Social Work
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Reference Works for Social Work
Academic encyclopedias can be helpful in providing brief, signed articles about a wide-range of topics. They can help with defining terms, providing an overview of a concept, or historical perspective. Find encyclopedias in the library catalog by searching the topic of interest AND encyclopedias. For example:
"social work" AND encyclopedias
Below are just a few of the many useful reference works you can find.
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American immigration : an encyclopedia of political, social, and cultural change
ISBN: 9780765682130Publication Date: 2014 -
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Last Updated: Dec 3, 2025 2:13 PM
Subjects: Social Sciences
Tags: social work