Introduction to Human Services Policy and Practice

Name: Introduction to Human Services Policy and Practice
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ISBN: 9780205615971

ISBN-10: 020561597X

ISBN-13: 9780205615971

Edition: 7th 2009

Authors: Betty R. Mandell, Barbara Schram

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Known for its engaging writing style and use of many current examples and cases of human service practitioners at work, "Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice" is one of the leading texts in the introductory human services market. It 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 also compares the U.S. social welfare systems to systems in other countries, and uses a strong multicultural and social systems approach that distinguishes it from other texts. It puts the field of human services into a historical context, provides insights into the overall social welfare…

Book details

List price: $116.80
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/5/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 640
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English




The Context of Human Service Work



What Are Human Services? What Do Human Service Workers Do?



The Changing Nature of the Helping Process



Strategies of Intervention



Attitudes/Values, Skills, and Knowledge



Values and Ethical Dilemmas



The Social Welfare System



Implementing Human Service Interventions



Working with Diversity



Interviewing



Case Management/Counseling



Facilitating Groups



Program Planning



Organizing and Changing Systems



Thriving and Surviving in This Field



Understanding Legal Issues



Staying Current and Avoiding Burnout


Glossary


References


Index