Human services in contemporary America / William R. Burger.

By:

Burger, William [author]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Australia ; United States : Cengage Learning, c2018.Edition: Tenth editionDescription: xvii, 361 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

1305966848 (Student edition)
9781305966840 (Student edition)

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

HV91 B91 2018

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Contents:

Human service in the United States today -- Groups in need -- Human services in historical perspective -- Theoretical perspectives -- The human services worker -- Careers in human services -- Social policy -- Prevention in human services -- Current controversies and issues.

Summary: Reflecting the latest policies and practices, HUMAN SERVICES IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICA, 10th Edition uses a unique multidisciplinary approach to deliver a comprehensive overview of the helping field, its available programs, and the practical skills workers can employ. Completely up-to-date and written in a clear, non-technical style, the text illustrates how recent governmental policy shifts impact the way human services professionals work. Its presentation of the history and practice of human services through the lens of a social problems and policy perspective is truly unique. As you progress from chapter to chapter, you'll see how social, economic, and political issues may affect you as a human services worker as well as the people you serve. Practical and relevant, the text is packed with captivating, real-life examples of human services work across the country. It also provides invaluable information on selected careers within the field.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	URL	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Books	Ladislao N. Diwa Memorial Library Reserve Section	Non-fiction	RUS HV91 B91 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Link to resource	Room use only	77857		00077806

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Human service in the United States today -- Groups in need -- Human services in historical perspective -- Theoretical perspectives -- The human services worker
-- Careers in human services -- Social policy -- Prevention in human services -- Current controversies and issues.

Reflecting the latest policies and practices, HUMAN SERVICES IN CONTEMPORARY AMERICA, 10th Edition uses a unique multidisciplinary approach to deliver a comprehensive overview of the helping field, its available programs, and the practical skills workers can employ. Completely up-to-date and written in a clear, non-technical style, the text illustrates how recent governmental policy shifts impact the way human services professionals work. Its presentation of the history and practice of human services through the lens of a social problems and policy perspective is truly unique. As you progress from chapter to chapter, you'll see how social, economic, and political issues may affect you as a human services worker as well as the people you serve. Practical and relevant, the text is packed with captivating, real-life examples of human services work across the country. It also provides invaluable information on selected careers within the field.

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