Kato, Sharleen L. <br/><br/>
Foundations of family and consumer sciences :  careers serving individuals, families, and communities / 
Sharleen L. Kato, EdD, Professor and Family and Consumer Sciences Department Director, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington, Janice G. Elias, PhD, Professor, Department of Human Ecology, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio. 
 - 2nd Edition. 
 - xii, 348 pages ;  26 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Unit 1: foundations and trends in family and consumer sciences -- The birth of a discipline -- Improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities -- The current state of the family and consumer sciences profession -- Environmental trends affecting individuals, families, and communities -- Public policy affecting individuals and families -- Unit 2: exploring careers in family and consumer sciences -- Careers in food and nutrition -- Careers in hospitality -- Careers in textiles and apparel -- Careers in interior design and housing -- Careers in family and consumer sciences education and extension -- Careers in family and community services -- Careers in human development : early childhood through older adulthood -- Careers in family and consumer resource management -- Unit 3: launching a career in family and consumer sciences -- Looking inward : self-assessment -- Looking outward : researching career opportunities -- Making connections -- Making an impact -- Appendix: national standards for family and consumer sciences education -- Glossary -- Index. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781619602540 (alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2013049051 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Vocational guidance.<br/>Occupations.<br/>Family services.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HF5381  / .K368 2015 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>362.82023/73