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An Introduction to Human Services, 9th Edition

Author(s): Marianne R. Woodside, Tricia McClam

ISBN: 9789355737885

Edition: 9^th

₹995

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 336

Trim Size : 254 x 203 mm

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Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors define human services, review the historical development of advocacy, and examine service delivery models and processes. They thoroughly explore the current state of this rapidly evolving profession as well as the essential skills you need to succeed within it. You'll gain a solid grounding in such fundamental concepts as serving the whole person, using an interdisciplinary approach, interacting with helper and client, preparing generalists, understanding multicultural influences, and empowering clients. Detailed case studies give you frontline perspectives -- and prepare you to effectively address issues you're likely to encounter as a helping professional..

Valuable learning objectives correspond to the main sections of each chapter to direct learning.
Convenient digital downloads for students reinforce and clarify key content.
"Teach source video connection" boxes demonstrate key principles at work in real classrooms.

Part I: DEFINING HUMAN SERVICES.

1. An Introduction to Human Services.

2. The Human Service Professional.

Part II: GUIDING HUMAN SERVICE PRACTICE.

3. The History of Advocacy in Human Services.

4. Human Services and Ethical Practice.

5. Multicultural Dimensions of Helping.

Part III: THE PRACTICE OF HUMAN SERVICES.

6. Models of Service Delivery.

7. The Helping Process.

8. The Client.

Part IV: WORKING IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN SERVICES.

9. Working Within a System.

10. Human Services Today.

Marianne R. Woodside

Marianne Woodside, Professor Emerita, is affiliated with the Human Services, Mental Health Counseling, and Counselor Education programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Tricia McClam

Tricia McClam, Professor Emeritus, is affiliated with the Mental Health Counseling (Master's) and Counselor Education (Ph.D.) programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.