Social Service (1909)

Social Service is a book written by Louis Freeland Post, first published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive study of the social services provided by various organizations and institutions in the United States. It covers a wide range of topics related to social work, including the history of social services, the role of social workers, the principles of social work, and the challenges faced by social workers in their daily work.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section provides an overview of the history of social services in the United States. It covers the development of social services from the early days of settlement to the present day. The second section focuses on the principles of social work, including the importance of human relationships, the need for social justice, and the role of social workers in promoting social change. The final section examines the challenges faced by social workers in their daily work, including poverty, discrimination, and the need for effective communication and collaboration.Throughout the book, Post emphasizes the importance of social work as a profession and the need for social workers to be well-trained and well-equipped to meet the needs of their clients. He also stresses the importance of collaboration between social workers and other professionals, such as educators, healthcare providers, and community leaders.Overall, Social Service is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and principles of social work, as well as for social workers themselves who are seeking to improve their practice and better serve their clients.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.