Human Services Technology: Understanding, Designing, and Implementing Computer and Internet Applications in the Social Services (Haworth Social Administration) (Hardcover)

by Simon Slavin (Author), Richard Schoech (Author)
Key Phrases: worker safety advisor, application steering committee, data management objective, United States, The Haworth Press, World Wide Web (more...)

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Review
"AN INDISPENSABLE REFERENCE. . . . Explains in nontechnical language the social forces, ethical dilemmas, applications, impact on staff and clients, and future potential of information technology using vocabulary, concepts, and examples familiar to human service workers. . . . A comprehensive, clearly written text for students and human service professionals who need to understand the impact and use of information technology in human service practice. . . . Provides links to further information and real-world examples to supplement material in the text. . . . Dr. Schoech had made a major contribution to social work and human services education." -- Jerry Finn, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, University of New Hampshire

Product Description
Human Services Technology synthesizes information in the fields of computer science, systems analysis, information management, networking, and telecommunications within the context of the human service environment. With this book as your guide, you'll have a basic framework for moving into the information age.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 451 pages
• Publisher: CRC; 1 edition (June 21, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078900108X
• ISBN-13: 978-0789001085
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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