Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Micro Level
Individuals and Families
3rd Edition
Published on 4. May 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-0-19-021109-7 (ISBN)
Description
Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Micro Level draws on a resilience model to explore the dynamics of human behavior across the life span. Biological, psychological, and spiritual dimensions are covered. Illustrations and vignettes from social work, psychology, literature, philosophy, and current events highlight the turning points in our lives. Critical thinking questions are provided. The result is an essential book that bridges theory and practice
in accordance with the 2015 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards.
in accordance with the 2015 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 177 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
598 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-021109-7 (9780190211097)
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Person
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.
Content
Introduction 1 Human Behavior: Theoretical Concepts 2 Biological Factors in Human Behavior 3 The Psychology of Human Behavior 4 Birth Through Adolescence 5 Early Adulthood Through Middle Age 6 Late Middle Age Through the End of Life 7 The Individual in the Family Epilogue: An End That Is a Beginning Appendix: Relevant Internet Sites Index