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Encyclopedia of Social Work by Terry Mizrahi; Larry E. Davis
ISBN: 9780195306613
Comprehensive overview of social work theory and practice.
Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology
ISBN: 9780126574104
Encompasses applications of psychological knowledge and procedures in all areas of psychology.
Encyclopedia of Counseling
ISBN: 9781412909280
Provides a comprehensive overview of the theories, models, techniques, and challenges involved in professional counseling.
Encyclopedia of Group Processes and Intergroup Relations
ISBN: 9781412942089
An encyclopedia on the social psychology of groups.
Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America
ISBN: 0761925848
The intent of the encyclopedia is to provide readers with information about how the United States, Mexico, and Canada have dealt with social welfare issues.
Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
ISBN: 9781412950848
Covers areas such as the neurobiology of addiction, models of addiction, sociocultural perspectives on drug use, family and community factors, prevention theories and techniques, professional issues, the criminal justice system and substance abuse, and assessment and diagnosis.
Encyclopedia of the Life Course and Human Development
ISBN: 9780028661629
Examines three key life stages from a sociological perspective, exploring how enduring experiences, as well as transitions and events such as childcare, education, stress, marriage, career, addiction, friendship, parenthood, disease, spirituality, and retirement influence the individual's life course.