Review of Initiating and administering guidance services

Abstract

Reviews the book, Initiating and administering guidance services , by S. A. Hamrin (1953). Hamrin addressed this book to school principals and superintendents because "no worthwhile program of guidance services can thrive or even exist long without sympathetic understanding and encouragement of school administrators. It is hoped that this volume will aid in promoting such understanding and assistance." This book appears to be a combination of Hamrin's lectures illustrated by excerpts from term papers written by Hamrin's students. The reviewer was annoyed by the interspersion of the amateurish illustrations in the midst of Hamrin's expert and mature discussions of the various topics. Hamrin has demonstrated in his previous books that his own experience has been rich and sufficiently varied to provide pertinent illustrative material. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)