Explore the role and function of the generalist human services provider contextually, within a range of practice settings and social problems. This comprehensive introduction looks at the human services profession though the settings where human services providers work and provides information about social problems within a socio-political context to show how culture and ideology influence people's perspectives. The foundation of the human services profession is explored by examining educational standards and professional requirements, its roots as a helping profession within the history of social welfare provision, its ethical standards, theoretical underpinnings, and the nature of the generalist practice model. This edition is updated to include the most current research and information on populations and topics at the forefront of today's critical issues. For courses in human services and counseling. Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook that instructors can assign for their course. The mobile app lets you keep on learning, no matter where your day takes you even when you're offline. You can also add highlights, bookmarks, and notes in your Pearson eText to study how you like. NOTE: You are purchasing an access card only. Pearson eText is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content. Before purchasing, check with your instructor to confirm the correct ISBN. To register for and use Pearson eText, you may also need a course invite link, which your instructor will provide. Follow the instructions provided on the access card to learn more.
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Weight: 14g
Dimensions: 216 x 279mm
Publication Date: 13 Jan 2017
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780134461069
About Michelle E. MartinMichelle Martin
Dr. Michelle Martin is an Assistant Professor in the MSW program at California State University Fullerton. She has previously taught at DePaul University and Dominican University. Dr. Martin has an MSW from the University of Illinois Chicago with an emphasis in school social work a masters of social science in policy studies from the University of Bristol and a PhD in global peace studies from the University of Bradford. Dr. Martin has over 30 years of experience in the human and social services having worked in child welfare adolescent services victim advocacy hospice school social work and refugee services. Dr. Martin's research interests focus on how social media is used to express identity and trauma among refugee and migrant groups. Dr. Martin has written three textbooks in the human services/social work areas as well as other publications focusing on a range of issues including social media identity development wellbeing middle age and active aging. Dr. Martin is a regular blogger for the Huffington Post where she writes about women and middle age.