Introduction to Human Services, An - Policy and Practice (Paperback, 9th edition)

Show future Human Service Professionals how history, politics, and the economy shape social welfare programs and policies An Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice puts the field of human services into a historical context, provides insights into the social welfare field, and gives concrete examples of how primary intervention strategies are put into daily practice in human service agencies. The text presents the many career options offered in the field of human services and discusses the stresses that a human service worker will face in day-to-day work, with practical suggestions for avoiding burnout. The 9th Edition explores the current state of the field of human services with new and updated coverage, including: an expanded chapter on working with diversity, with updated discussions of immigration and working with LGBTQ clients (Ch. 7); an expanded chapter on social welfare programs and policies (Ch. 6); and an increased focus on practical applications. Also available with MyLab Helping Professions MyLab is the teaching and learning platform that empowers instructors to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Helping Professions, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Helping Professions, search for: 0134773985 / 9780134773988 An Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice plus MyLab Helping Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134774817 / 9780134774817 MyLab Helping Professions with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for An Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice 0134774833 / 9780134774831 Introduction to Human Services, An: Policy and Practice

General

Imprint:	Pearson Education (Us)
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2019
First published:	2020
Authors:	Barbara Schram • Betty Mandell • Paul Dann • Lynn Peterson
Dimensions:	232 x 187mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	416
Edition:	9th edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-13-477483-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General
LSN:	0-13-477483-3
Barcode:	9780134774831

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