An Introduction to Human Services: Policy and Practice - Couverture souple

Mandell, Betty Reid; Schram, Barbara

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0205360041 ISBN 13 : 9780205360048

Editeur : Pearson, 2002

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Known for its engaging writing style and use of many current examples and cases of human service practitioners at work, An Introduction to Human Services is one of the leading texts in the introductory human services market.

What reviewers are saying about the Sixth Edition. . .

“The book’s treatment of policy issues is far more extensive than is typical of intro textbooks. . . . Consistent with this is its coverage of the social welfare system as it currently exists, including the major cornerstone programs (TANF, WIC, Food Stamps, SSI, etc.) that any well-informed worker needs to know about to serve clients well.”
Pamela Kiser, Elon University

Highlights of the Sixth Edition

• Current diversity issues are discussed, including references to the September 11th attacks, new material on Arab-Americans, racial profiling, and racial discrimination. One of the authors shares her own experiences of race and class privilege.
• Includes up-to-date information on the opposition to abortion (Chapter 5) and gay and lesbian marriage, affirmative action, bilingual education, and new immigration policies (Chapter 7).
• Thoroughly updated with information on Social Security, TANF, day care, SSI, food stamps, WIC, Medicare, school breakfast and lunch, unemployment insurance, Earned Income Tax Credit, and more (Chapter 6).
• Includes updated information on managed care (Chapter 9).
• Includes discussions on unique topics in human service with information on stem cell research, cloning, sperm banks releasing information on biological fathers, as well as charging pregnant women who are substance abusers with child abuse.

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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

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0205360041
• ISBN 13: 9780205360048
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 612
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie