Introduction to Human Services examines the fundamental aspects of the human services profession, including its ethical standards, theoretical underpinnings and practice settings. The text also explores social problems within a sociopolitical context to show how culture and ideology influence perspectives.About the Author: About our author Dr. Michelle Martin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), where she teaches courses in social welfare policy, research and community practice. Her current research interests are focused on the politicization of immigration, human rights of displaced populations and how social media is used by diaspora and migrant populations to express a range of narratives. She also researches how social media is used for social justice advocacy purposes and the dissemination of propaganda that influences political identity and ideology. Dr. Martin is the author of 3 textbooks in social work, human services and global advocacy policy practice, as well as other publications. Dr. Martin is on the board of the United Nations Association of the United States, San Diego Chapter, a nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to promoting political and public support for the United Nations on a local level, including garnering support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Dr. Martin has practiced in the field of social work for approximately 25 years, working in a range of practice settings, most recently, in global policy practice. Dr. Martin is an active blogger and writes about current events and political dynamics related to immigration as well as women and well-being.