An Introduction to Human Services, International Edition - Softcover

Marianne Woodside

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495603600 ISBN 13: 9780495603603

Publisher: Wadsworth, 2008

Synopsis

AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES, 6e International Edition, provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to the field of human services, including its historical development, fundamental concepts, and the essential skills students will need to succeed as working professionals. The text thoroughly explores the current state of this dynamic, evolving profession, illustrating key concepts in every chapter with compelling, real-world case studies. The authors' engaging style helps students eagerly master even complex material and prepare for success in a variety of human services careers.

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Review:

"I like the approach of this text very much. It is the most comprehensive, contemporary, and up-to-date description of the field that I have seen in print. A particular strength is its emphasis on the use of technology in human services and the fact that this topic is explored not as an isolated chapter, but as an integrated aspect of every chapter. Equally important is its international perspective on issues related to human services." "The Woodside and McClam text continues to demonstrate why it is used so widely within the human services training programs. It deals thoroughly with material that is essential to the development of future human service professionals. The use of case studies and other illustrations provide a practical example for students to draw from.

About the Author:

Marianne Woodside, Professor Emerita, is affiliated with the Human Services, Mental Health Counseling, and Counselor Education programs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She has taught introduction to human services, case management, methods of helping, and foundations of counselor education, and supervises practicum and internship. Her primary research interests are international human services, human service education, and case management. Dr. Woodside has served on the editorial boards for Journal of Human Service Education, American Association for Counseling and Development Journal, and Tennessee Counseling Journal. Additionally, she served as vice-president of regional development and secretary of the National Organization for Human Services Education. Dr. Woodside has published a wide range of journal articles and has an extensive record of presentations at national and international meetings. Her many awards include the Distinguished Recognition Award from the Council for Standards in Human Service Education, the Professional Development Research Award from the National Organization for Human Services Education, the Helen B. Watson Outstanding Faculty Research Award, and the Educator's Hall of Honor Award. With Tricia McClam, Dr. Woodside is co-author of the successful AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES (8th Ed.), AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES: CASES AND APPLICATIONS (8th Ed.), GENERALIST CASE MANAGEMENT: A METHOD OF HUMAN SERVICE DELIVERY (5th Ed.), PROBLEM SOLVING IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS, HELPING PROCESS: ASSESSMENT TO TERMINATION, and INTERVIEWING: WHAT STUDENTS WANT TO KNOW. Dr. Woodside also wrote INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN SERVICES: HELPING STUDENTS FIND THEIR WAY (Sage).

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0495603600
• ISBN 13: 9780495603603
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 416