Economics of Agglomeration or Introduction to the Counseling Profession

Economics of Agglomeration: Cities, Industrial Location, and Regional Growth

Author: Masahisa Fujita

This book provides the first unifying analysis of the range of economic reasons for the clustering of firms and households. Its goal is to explain further the trade-off between various forms of increasing returns and different types of mobility costs. The main focus of the analysis is on cities, but it also explores the formation of other agglomerations, such as commercial districts within cities, industrial clusters at the regional level, and the existence of imbalance between regions.

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Authors Fujita (economics, Kyoto U., Japan) and Thisse (economics, U. Catholique de Louvain, France) present the results of their joint research in the trade-offs between various forms of increasing returns and different types of mobility costs. The main focus of the treatment is on cities but it also examines the formation of commercial districts within cities, industrial clusters at the regional level, and the existence of imbalance between regions. Concepts and ideas are borrowed from geography and regional science, making it accessible to a broader audience of economists, geographers, regional planners, and other scientists. Of likely interest to graduate and upper-level undergraduate students. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Introduction to the Counseling Profession

Author: Duane Brown

This book is designed for use with beginning counselors-in-training who need a straightforward discussion of the history, strengths, limitations, theories, and techniques of the profession. The book includes chapter overviews, chapter summaries, and review questions to assist readers in mastering material. Chapters read easily without over-referencing or the inclusion of esoteric material. Because of its size and breadth of overview, supplemental resources can be used to bring special emphasis to subjects of special interest.For those beginning a career in counseling, or anyone looking to refresh their knowledge of the field.

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This textbook provides an overview of the profession, with attention to the mission, philosophy, values, and practices that guide counseling. It describes fundamental theories and outlines their implications for specific techniques and procedures. It also pays particular attention to the legal and ethical concerns related to counseling, accreditation, and assessments. Brown teaches at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Srebalus teaches at West Virginia University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Table of Contents:

	Preface
1	Counseling and Counselors: An Overview	1
2	Normal Development and Adjustment	19
3	Counseling: Theory and Practice	39
4	The Counseling Process	65
5	Group Counseling and Other Group Interventions	81
6	Assessing Client Problems	95
7	Life Career Development and Counseling	117
8	Three Counseling Specialties: Couples and Family, Gerontology, and Substance Abuse	141
9	Counseling in a Multicultural Society	163
10	Consultation	187
11	Ethical Principles of the Counseling Profession	209
12	Legal Issues in the Counseling Profession	227
13	Credentialing Counselors and Program Accreditation	247
14	Counselors in Educational Settings	267
15	Counselors in Community Agencies	283
16	Research, Evaluation, and Accountability	309
17	Career Issues for Counselors	327
18	Issues in the Counseling Profession: Setting Future Directions	347
	Appendix A Education, Experience, and Examination Requirements of Credentialed Counselors as Dictated by State Statutes	359
	Appendix B Proposed Revision to American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice	371
	Author Index	401
	Subject Index	410