Introduction to Human Services and Social Change: History, Practice, and Policy($97.27Value)

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Introduction to Human Services and Social Change: History, Practice, and Policy is a core, introductory text that provides a foundation for future human service professionals interested in the intersection of theory, research, and practice. The text provides an exciting blend of theory and research. It also uses frameworks derived from contemporary learning science to provide students with thought-provoking opportunities to apply concepts to service-learning, case studies, and historical and contemporary events. This text challenges students to view the role of human services professionals within a complex and interwoven system while equipping them to practice through evidence-based primary, secondary, and tertiary strategies. Introduction to Human Services and Social Change helps students develop a foundation for understanding identity and diversity as they relate to structural inequality and treatment approaches. It also includes the role of professional ethics and how they are applied to practice. " Introduction to Human Services and Social Change is very well-organized and easy to understand. It covers important aspects in great detail, and is beneficial to anyone who is seeking a profession in the field of human services."--Asmita Saha, Auburn University "This text provides an overview of the human service professions including, but not limited to social policy, skills, diversity, and how to avoid burnout through self care. It's clear the text makes diversity and inclusivity a priority, as many perspectives and examples are shared from varying identities and cultures."--Claire Critchlow, Metropolitan State University of Denver "Good foundation text for the introduction to the human services profession that provides an overview of key theories, important issues, and practice skills and incorporates ethics and attention to diversity throughout."--Jennifer Arny, Central Ohio Technical College The only human services textbook on the market to integrate service-learning experiences with the text Lori Gardinier is the Director of the Human Services Program at Northeastern University, and a Senior Research Associate at the Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy. Emily A. Mann is a Teaching Professor in the Human Services Program and a Senior Research Associate at the Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy at Northeastern University. Matthew Lee is a Teaching Professor in the Human Services program at Northeastern University. Lydia Ogden is an Associate Professor at Simmons University School of Social Work.