Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level
Groups, Communities, and Organizations
3rd Edition
Published on 4. May 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-19-021106-6 (ISBN)
Description
A timely revision in this global age, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level develops a sophisticated and original view of the cultural, global, spiritual, and natural worlds that people inhabit, and explores the impact of these worlds on human behavior. An ecosystems/sustainability framework emerges as a key characteristic of contemporary practice. What is sustainable social work? What are the characteristics of a sustainable community? How
is the present exploitation of environmental resources unsustainable for future generations? In accordance with the 2015 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards, attention is paid to environmental justice as well as diversity and difference.
is the present exploitation of environmental resources unsustainable for future generations? In accordance with the 2015 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards, attention is paid to environmental justice as well as diversity and difference.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 182 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
662 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-021106-6 (9780190211066)
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Katherine Van Wormer | Fred Besthorn
Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level
Groups, Communities, and Organizations
E-Book
02/2017
1st Edition
Oxford University Press
€82.99
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Persons
Katherine Van Wormer, PhD, MSSW, is Professor of Social Work at the University of Northern Iowa and is the author of 15 books in the fields of women and criminal justice, addictions treatment, social welfare in a global perspective, and confronting oppression.
Fred H. Besthorn, PhD, MSW, is Professor and MSW Program Director in the School of Social Work at Wichita State University.
Fred H. Besthorn, PhD, MSW, is Professor and MSW Program Director in the School of Social Work at Wichita State University.
Content
Contents
Preface 1 Theoretical Perspectives 2 The Social Psychology of Group Behavior 3 Families in Society 4 Culture and Society 5 Community and Community Development 6 Human Behavior and the Organizational Environment: The Community of Work 7 Human Behavior and the Natural Environment: The Community of the Earth 8 Human Behavior and the Religious/Spiritual Environment: The Community of Faith Appendix: Relevant Internet Sites Index
Preface 1 Theoretical Perspectives 2 The Social Psychology of Group Behavior 3 Families in Society 4 Culture and Society 5 Community and Community Development 6 Human Behavior and the Organizational Environment: The Community of Work 7 Human Behavior and the Natural Environment: The Community of the Earth 8 Human Behavior and the Religious/Spiritual Environment: The Community of Faith Appendix: Relevant Internet Sites Index