An Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice

by Betty Reid Mandell, Barbara Schram

B> Known for its engaging style and for the many current examples of human service practitioners at work, An Introduction to Human Services is one of the leading books in the introductory human services market. The book provides complete and up-to-date coverage of social welfare programs and policies, and describes how history, politics, and the economy shape the programs. A strong multicultural and social systems approach also distinguishes it from other books. An Introduction to Human Services offers a historical context of the field of human services, insights into the overall social welfare field, and concrete descriptions of how primary intervention strategies are put into daily practice in human service agencies. It also provides a well-rounded look at the many options offered in the field of human services and discusses the stresses that a human service worker will face in day-to-day work, with practical suggestions for avoiding burnout. For anyone interested in human services, sociology, psychology, or social work.

612 pages, Paperback

First published July 9, 1999

Reviews

[Harmony Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was required reading for a course I was enrolled in. While I found it educational to an extent I also found that it sometimes gives opinions as facts. My best advice would be that this must be read "cum grano salis". Do outside research on the information given and come to your own educated conclusions.