An Introduction to Human Services: Values, Methods, And Populations Served - Couverture souple

Poindexter, Cynthia; Valentine, Deborah

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0495007927 ISBN 13 : 9780495007920

Editeur : Brooks/Cole, 2006

Synopsis

Become an effective helper with AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES: VALUES, METHODS, AND POPULATIONS SERVED! A “must read” for human services workers, students, and volunteers, this concise guide introduces you to the necessary basic skills needed to effectively support and guide persons who need assistance from social services systems. Topics include helping persons living with HIV, working with persons with mental illness, and taking care of oneself. Case studies in each chapter illustrate the helping techniques and difficulties that may arise and exercises help you grasp the techniques presented in the text.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Dr. Poindexter is an associate professor in the School of Social Services at Fordham University. Her areas of research and interest include HIV/AIDS, Management, Community Practice, and Gerontology.

Deborah Valentine is currently a professor and director of the School of Social Work at Colorado State University. She teaches social work practice at the BSW, MSW and PhD levels. Her areas of research interest include social work practice with children and families and people with developmental disabilities. Dr. Valentine has published numerous articles and books based on her research, and has presented her work at national and international conferences. She has taught social work classes in Ecuador, Lithuania and Korea. She began a three-year term as the Editor-in-Chief of the JOURNAL OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION in May 2003.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Brooks/Cole
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0495007927
• ISBN 13: 9780495007920
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 364
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible