An Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice (Ninth)
By: and and and
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- Synopsis
- Complete, up-to-date coverage of social welfare programs and policies with special coverage of how history, politics, and the economy shape these programs This text 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. It presents the many 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 text compares the U.S. social welfare systems to systems in other countries, and uses a strong multicultural and social systems approach that distinguishes it from other texts. Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning — MyHelpingLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Engage Students — Outstanding pedagogy, including examples, cases, anecdotes, and interviews, keeps students interested. Explore Current Issues — Contemporary issues are incorporated throughout the text to provide students with the most up-to-date coverage; topics include: cyberbullying, immigration, and health care reform. Support Instructors — An Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank (MyTest), MyHelpingLab with Pearson eText, and PowerPoint presentations, and BlackBoard and WebCT Test Item File provide instructors with additional support. Note: MyHelpingLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyHelpingLab, please visit: www.myhelpinglab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyHelpingLab (at no additional cost). VP: 0205060560
- Copyright:
- 2020
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 416 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780134774831
- Publisher:
- Pearson Higher Education & Professional Group
- Date of Addition:
- 10/21/20
- Copyrighted By:
- Pearson Education, Inc.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Textbooks, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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