Foundations of family and consumer sciences
Subtitle: careers serving individuals, families, and communities
By: Sharleen Gay Kato.
Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Company
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Tinley Park, Ill
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781590708125
Subjects: Vocational guidance; Occupations; Family services
Description: "Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences: Careers Serving Individuals, Families and Communities introduces the history of the profession and career opportunities. For each area, career opportunities are explored and trends are surveyed. Career planning strategies are described. Professional profiles and case studies give students an insight into the profession"--Provided by publisher.
Table of contents: title: The birth of a discipline; title: Improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities; title: The current state of the family and consumer sciences profession; title: Environmental trends affecting individuals and families; title: Public policy affecting individuals and families; title: Careers in food and nutrition; title: Careers in hospitality; title: Careers in textiles and apparel; title: Careers in interior design and housing; title: Careers in family and consumer sciences education and extension; title: Careers in family and community services; title: Family and consumer resource management; title: Looking inward : self-assessment; title: Looking outward : researching career opportunities.