Burnout -- the sudden, depressed loss of interest in and capacity for work -- is a particular problem in the social services. Cherniss seeks the causes of burnout in the individual, in his work, and in society as a whole, examining its dynamics and effects and suggesting preventative measures. This is a well-planned book on a fascinating subject which is dealt with succinctly in clear language, encouraging one to read it at one sitting. -- Health Visitor, February 1982, Vol 55 Cherniss provides a comprehensive, ...
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Burnout -- the sudden, depressed loss of interest in and capacity for work -- is a particular problem in the social services. Cherniss seeks the causes of burnout in the individual, in his work, and in society as a whole, examining its dynamics and effects and suggesting preventative measures. This is a well-planned book on a fascinating subject which is dealt with succinctly in clear language, encouraging one to read it at one sitting. -- Health Visitor, February 1982, Vol 55 Cherniss provides a comprehensive, basic test of the burnout syndrome that is relevant to social work and makes excellent use of related research. -- Social Work in Education, July 1983, Vol 5
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Add this copy of Staff Burnout: Job Stress in the Human Services to cart. $53.39, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1980 by SAGE Publications, Inc.