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Introduces basic components of working with people—observation, assessment, communication, and intervention Working with People presents an engaging discussion of the theoretical foundation of human service practice, promotes the development of practice skills, integrates the topics of advocacy throughout, and encourages social work students to be more reflective in their work. Teaching & Learning Experience Improve Critical Thinking — Encourages students to apply theory to practice. Engage Students — Provides case examples emphasizing diversity throughout, providing students with an opportunity to put theory into practice. Explore Current Issues — The text incorporates important topics including advocacy, feminist psychology, the Internet and technology, and much more. Support Instructors — An Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank (MyTest), Blackboard Test Item File, WebCT Test Item File, and PowerPoint presentations are included in the outstanding supplements package.