An Introduction to Human Services

by Marianne R. Woodside

The eighth edition of AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES delivers a uniquely practical and comprehensive introduction to the human services profession. Drawing on the authors' extensive experience as practitioners, educators, and researchers, this best-selling book defines human services, reviews the historical development of the field, and provides a practical overview of the profession. It thoroughly explores the current state of this rapidly evolving profession as well as the essential real-world skills practitioners need to succeed within it.

Genres: Textbooks, College

315 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Amy]

Might as well get credit towards my reading goals for reading this for my class.

[Joanne Munro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introductory text for undergraduate students in the human services profession. Provides basic ethical and legal issues along with practice principles. Could have provided more internship experience information.

[C.M. Chafin · Rating 5 out of 5]

For an introductory book, this really brought real case studies in line with defining moments. I also felt the sidebar discussions and actions were beneficial to one's actual work in the human services field.

[Lulu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good visualization exercises

I love that this textbook gave many examples in various ways, such as case studies and what would you do if ____ ? exercises.

[Kristina Harju]

Great textbook for College class.

[Conrad · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's hard to enjoy a textbook, but harder when it's for a class you didn't want to take. Honestly, it over complicates helping others to the point that I don't know if I want to help anymore.

[Kalli Kounavong · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot. Some parts were extremely dry and hard to pay attention to but I did get an A in my class so definitely worth it. I just wish the book didn't drone in some parts. All the information inside is very important though, so it's good to have.

[Bianca · Rating 1 out of 5]

For a text book it is very hard to keep your interest.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am reading this for the college class I will be teaching in the Fall.

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had to read for school...It's ok.

[Sonya Wanvig · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good discussions

[Sunny Graham · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an easy and quick read, but its basically a rehash of some communication classes and the statement of some very obvious relationships between "clients" and "helpers"