Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice, An (8th Edition)

Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice, An (8th Edition)

<DIV sercontent> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> <I>Complete, up-to-date coverage of social welfare programs and policies with special coverage of how history, politics, and the economy shape these programs</I> </B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <BR>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.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <BR>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. <BR> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Teaching & Learning Experience</B> </P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Engage Students –</I> Outstanding pedagogy, including examples, cases, anecdotes, and interviews, keeps students interested.</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Explore Current Issues –</I> 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.</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Support Instructors –</I> An Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank (MyTest), and PowerPoint presentations, and BlackBoard and WebCT Test Item File provide instructors with additional support.</DIV> </LI> </UL> </DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P>