An Introduction to Human Services
Policy and Practice
5th Edition
Published on 8. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
612 pages
978-0-205-36004-8 (ISBN)
Description
Known for its engaging writing style and use of many current examples of human service practitioners at work, An Introduction to Human Services is one of the leading texts in the introductory human services market.
The text provides complete and up-to-date coverage of social welfare programs and policies, and describes how history, politics, and the economy shape the programs. It compares the U.S. social welfare systems to systems in other countries. A strong multicultural and social systems approach also distinguishes it from other texts.
An Introduction to Human Services offers an 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.
The text provides complete and up-to-date coverage of social welfare programs and policies, and describes how history, politics, and the economy shape the programs. It compares the U.S. social welfare systems to systems in other countries. A strong multicultural and social systems approach also distinguishes it from other texts.
An Introduction to Human Services offers an 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.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
953 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-36004-8 (9780205360048)
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Previous edition
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12/2000
4th Edition
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Content
All chapters begin with "About This" and conclude with "Summary."
Preface.
SECTION I. THE CONTEXT OF HUMAN SERVICE WORK.
1. What are Human Services? What Do Human Service Workers Do?
2. The Changing Nature of the Helping Process.
3. Strategies of Intervention.
4. Attitudes/Values, Skills, and Knowledge.
5. Values and Ethical Dilemmas.
6. The Social Welfare System.
SECTION II. IMPLEMENTING HUMAN SERVICE INTERVENTIONS.
7. Working with Diversity.
8. Interviewing.
9. Case Management/Counseling.
10. Facilitating Groups.
11. Program Planning.
12. Organizing and Changing Systems.
SECTION III. THRIVING AND SURVIVING IN THIS FIELD.
13. Understanding Legal Issues.
14. Staying Current and Avoiding Burnout.
Glossary.
References.
Index.
Preface.
SECTION I. THE CONTEXT OF HUMAN SERVICE WORK.
1. What are Human Services? What Do Human Service Workers Do?
2. The Changing Nature of the Helping Process.
3. Strategies of Intervention.
4. Attitudes/Values, Skills, and Knowledge.
5. Values and Ethical Dilemmas.
6. The Social Welfare System.
SECTION II. IMPLEMENTING HUMAN SERVICE INTERVENTIONS.
7. Working with Diversity.
8. Interviewing.
9. Case Management/Counseling.
10. Facilitating Groups.
11. Program Planning.
12. Organizing and Changing Systems.
SECTION III. THRIVING AND SURVIVING IN THIS FIELD.
13. Understanding Legal Issues.
14. Staying Current and Avoiding Burnout.
Glossary.
References.
Index.