| Edition |
Revised edition. |
| Description |
x, 149 pages ; 20 cm. |
| Series |
VGM opportunities series |
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VGM opportunities series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
An introduction to home economics -- Interior design: habitats for living and working -- Home economists in business -- Child development and family relations -- Communications, journalism, and advertising -- Human services -- Dietetics: food and nutrition for better health -- Hospitality industry: creating positive experiences -- Home economics education -- Family economics and financial planning -- Fashion design and merchandising -- Evolving and dynamic profession -- Conclusion: the role of the home economist in the twenty-first century. |
| Summary |
Covering diverse professions from accounting to zookeeping, this is the world's most comprehensive career book series. Always growing and reflecting the times, the series encompasses traditional careers as well as those in newer areas such as laser technology, robotics, and holistic health care. Each book offers essential information for job seekers on getting started, obtaining training, education, advancement, salaries, job responsibilities -- and more. Canadian information is included wherever appropriate. |
| Subject |
Home economics -- Vocational guidance -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Williams, Anna K.
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| ISBN |
0658002015 cloth |
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0658002023 paperback |
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