A Casebook of Computer Applications in the Social and Human Services

Relevant case material in this scholarly new book illustrates the development and application of information technology in the social and human services. International leaders in the field of human service information technology address common experiences and problems in applying information technologies to the social and human services. The case material is accompanied by an analysis of its importance to and impact on the field, as well an explanation of how the combined material forms a dynamic picture of information technology applications in the social and human services today.

Specialists, as well as those professionals who have minimal knowledge of information technology, but who are interested in applying information technology to their professional activities, will find this volume readable and easily accessible. A Casebook of Computer Applications in the Social and Human Services is intended to be used as an adjunct to introductory level courses examining social and human service information technology.