Research Guides: Social Work: Books

Ready Reference

The following are recommended reference texts (dictionaries, encyclopedias, guidelines, and handbooks) specific to the field of Social Work. It is not an exhaustive list but a good place to start.

Credo Reference
Credo is an online collection of dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, etc. covering topics from the arts to the sciences and including a large number of psychology reference sources.
Encyclopedia of Social Work
The first continuously updated online collaboration between the National Association of Social Workers (NASW Press) and Oxford University Press (OUP). This online title builds off the classic reference work, a valuable tool for social workers for over 85 years and offers the reliability of print with the accessibility of a digital platform. New articles and revisions to existing articles added regularly.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the handbook used by health care professionals in the United States and much of the world as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders. DSM contains descriptions, symptoms, and other criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.
Oxford Bibliographies: Social Work
Oxford Bibliographies presents constantly updated articles that contain citations (with annotations) and commentaries for sources across the disciplines. This is a useful resource for searching topics and gathering their relevant journal article and book citations, online resources, and data sources.
The SAGE Handbook of Action Research
Presenting an international approach to the topic of action research, the third edition (2015) maps the current state of the discipline, as well as looking to the future of the field of action research. Essential for scholars and professionals engaged in social and political inquiry, organizational research and education.

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