Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice

by Betty Reid Mandell, Barbara Schram

Known for its engaging writing style and use of many current examples and cases of human service practitioners at work, this text proveides complete and up-to-date coverage of social welfare programs and policies, and describes how history, politics, and the economy shape the programs. It puts the field of human services into a historical context, provides insights into the overall social welfare field, and gives concrete examples 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. It also compares the U.S. social welfare systems to systems in other countries, and uses a strong multicultural and social systems approach that distingui

640 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.