Friday, December 12, 2008

Career Theory and Practice or Food Production

Career Theory and Practice: Learning through Case Studies

Author: Jane Laurel Swanson

"Jane L. Swanson and Nadya A. Fouad have written a book about career counseling that is user friendly, especially for counselors engaged in helping women and men make wise career choices. . . .The book is unique in that it links five major career development and choice theories to a particular person, Leslie. This case study approach is used throughout the book and provides an integrative thread that illustrates how similar the various theories are, and yet how they differ in important and useful ways." -Helen S.Farmer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign "Being able to see how career theories are brought to life through actual cases is such a contribution to the field. Jane L. Swanson and Nadya A. Fouad do a masterful job of bringing theory to life through the lived stories of actual career clients. I very much appreciated the book's format, the examples, the discussion question, and the richly developed case examples."-Mary J. Heppner, University of Missouri, Columbia "I especially liked the way this book is organized . . . focusing on the use of career theories and assessment instruments in relationship to a single case. Using this strategy, students will be able to see very easily how both career theories and assessment measures are relevant in practical counseling situations. This book will be an excellent text or supplementary text in courses on vocational psychology and career development and career counseling." -Nancy E. Betz, The Ohio State University Jane L. Swanson and Nadya A. Fouad wrote Career Theory and Practice to provide readers with hands-on examples of how to apply career development theories to career counseling clients. The authors tie together theory andpractice in an effective and entertaining manner throughout the book. Woven through the chapters is the presentation of "Leslie," a fictitious client, actually the composite portrait of several past clients. As each chapter focuses on a different career development theory and presents specific cases, the authors enhance the practical slant of their work by applying the theories discussed to "Leslie." This book is intended for students in graduate level career or vocational psychology or career practicum courses as well as counseling practitioners needing additional resources to strengthen their services or expand their focus.

Booknews

Shows how theoretical perspective influences the way a case is conceptualized, the use of assessment, interventions, and counseling goals. Each of the ten chapters is organized around a major perspective and contains a brief overview followed by an example of its application. Topics include Holland's theory of vocational personalities and work environments, theory of work adjustment, developmental theories, Krumboltz's social learning theory of career choice and counseling, social cognitive career theory, gender-aware and feminist approaches, culturally appropriate career counseling, and summary and integration. Paper edition (unseen) $27.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)



Books about economics: Ultimate Ice Cream Book or 101 Things to Do with a Dutch Oven

Food Production

Author: Staff of National Restaurant Assoc Educational Foundation

Appropriate for Cooking Skills, Food Production or Introductory Cooking courses within Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management departments.
A brief competency guide which is focused on Food Quality. Designed to support a core textbook and provide students with marketable management skills for a career within the Culinary Arts and Foodservice industry.
Part of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) ManageFirst certification program. The competency guide includes an examination sheet.



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