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Book SynopsisInterested in a practical introduction to the human service profession? If the answer's yes, then AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES, 9th Edition, is for you. 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.
Table of ContentsPart 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.
