This text investigates the complex moral dilemmas and professional obligations inherent in modern social work practice through a structured debate format. Authors Eileen Gambrill and Robert Pruger, both established scholars in the field, utilize a point-counterpoint framework to examine the tension between institutional policy and individual practitioner ethics. By presenting conflicting viewpoints on specific case scenarios, the book challenges readers to critically evaluate the practical application of the NASW Code of Ethics in real-world settings.

The subject matter points to a dense, specialist text intended for practitioners and students navigating the ethical complexities of social work. The framing suggests an accessible yet rigorous introduction to the field's most persistent moral conflicts.