Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment - Hardcover

Zastrow, Charles; Kirst-Ashman, Karen

 
9780534608316: Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Synopsis

This best-selling human behavior in the social environment text was the first to offer a balanced look at human lifespan development through the lens of social work theory and practice. The authors use a systems theory framework to cover human development and behavior theories within the context of family, organizational, and community systems. Using a chronological lifespan approach, the authors present separate chapters on biological, psychological, and social impacts at the different lifespan stages. The bio-psycho-social-theoretical content is organized within the authors' Systems Impact Model, which helps students to better understand individual behavior in the various settings.

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Review

"A comprehensive book that covers human developmental cycles as well as theories associated with pivotal changes or issues of each developmental stage."

Synopsis

Viewed through a systems theory framework, social work professors at the U. of Wisconsin-Whitewater present content pivoting on the themes of human diversity and the different levels (individual, family/small group, and community/organization) at which social workers intervene. Dates are not given for previous editions. Annotation (c) Book News, In

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