Burger, William, <br/><br/>
Human services in contemporary America / 
William R. Burger. 
 - Tenth edition. 
 - Australia ; United States :  Cengage Learning,  c2018. 
 - xvii, 361 pages :  illustrations ;  26 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and indexes. 
<br/><br/>Human service in the United States today -- Groups in need -- Human services in historical perspective -- Theoretical perspectives -- The human services worker<br/>-- Careers in human services -- Social policy -- Prevention in human services -- Current controversies and issues.<br/> 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1305966848 (Student edition) 9781305966840 (Student edition) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2017932522 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Chronological Terms: </label><br/>Since 1993 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Human services--United States<br/>Human services--Vocational guidance--United States
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>United States--Social policy--1993-
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HV91  / B91 2018