Staff Burnout: Job Stress in the Human Services

by Cary Cherniss

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803913397
• ISBN13: 9780803913394
• Release Date: November 1980
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 197 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.