Introduction to human services and social change : history, practice, and policy / Lori M. Gardinier, Emily A. Mann, Matthew R. Lee, and Lydia P. Ogden.

Author
Gardinier, Lori [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Description
xx, 220 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

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"Introduction to Human Services and Social Change: History, Practice, and Policy is a core, introductory text that provides a foundation for future human service professionals interested in the intersection of theory, research, and practice. Providing an exciting blend of theory and research, the text uses frameworks derived from contemporary learning science to provide students with thought-provoking opportunities to apply concepts to service learning, case studies, and historical and contemporary events"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
  • Human Services Practice
  • Early History of the Human Services Field
  • Understanding and Responding to Social Problems
  • Introduction to Direct Practice
  • Direct Practice Techniques
  • Values and Ethics in Human Services Practice
  • Diversity and Multiculturalism in Human Services Practice
  • Managing Human Services Organizations
  • Community-Based Practice and Organizing
  • Understanding Social Policy
  • Global Human Services
  • Stress and Self-Care.
ISBN
  • 9780197524411 ((paperback))
  • 0197524419
LCCN
2023011452
OCLC
1380997121
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