Introduction to Human Services, An: Policy and Practice (4th Edition)
Barbara Schram, Betty Reid Mandell
Language: English
Published by Allyn & Bacon, 1999
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- Title
- Introduction to Human Services, An: Policy and Practice (4th Edition)
- Author
- Barbara Schram, Betty Reid Mandell
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Publication year
- 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0205293816
- ISBN 13
- 9780205293810
This is one of the leading texts in the introductory human services market. It is comprehensive enough to be used for either one- or two-semester courses in introductory human services. The text is known for its engaging style and for the many current examples of human service practitioners at work. A strong multicultural and social systems approach also distinguishes it from other texts.
It 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 aims to prepare entry level human service workers for future careers.
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Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice, 7/e
By: Betty R. Mandell, Professor Emeritus, Bridgewater State College and
Barbara Schram, Professor Emeritus, Northeastern University
Basic Approach:
Known for its engaging writing style and its 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. The U.S. social welfare system is compared to systems in other countries, and the authors use a strong multicultural and social systems approach that distinguishes it from other texts.
New to This Edition:
- A new chapter on poverty
- A new section on services to the military
- Updates on immigration, diversity, and social welfare programs
- New cartoons and photos
- A more student-friendly design, featuring a second color
- NEW MyHelpingKit: A multimedia tool that containsVideo Clips, Learning Objectives, Chapter Summaries, Flashcards, Research Navigator access, and Cases. Available at no additional charge to students when value-packaged with a new textbook. (Please contact your local Pearson Education Sales Representative for details: www.ablongman.com/replocator)
What Your Colleagues Are Saying:
“The authors do not apologize for the stand they take on issues and I appreciate this viewpoint.”
― Susan Kinsella, Brewton-Parker College
“The design and format are appealing. Students particularly like the side columns with definitions of key terms. Headings are clear and case examples grab the attention of the students.”
― Jean Batson-Turner, Illinois Valley Community College
“Cartoons are excellent! Really appeal to students and sets this textbook apart from others.”
― Donna Chaffee, SUNY New Paltz
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