Help your students understand the mysteries of human behavior with Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman's text. Now available with a personalized online learning plan, this social work-specific book looks at lifespan through the lens of social work theory and practice. The authors use an empowerment approach to
Empowerment Series: Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment
β Scribed by Charles Zastrow, Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
- Publisher
- Brooks Cole
- Year
- 2015
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 762
- Edition
- 10
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman's UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, 10th Edition looks at the lifespan through the lens of social work theory and practice, covering human development and behavior theories within the context of family, organizational, and community systems. Using a chronological lifespan approach, the book presents separate chapters on biological, psychological, and social impacts at the different lifespan stages with an emphasis on strengths and empowerment. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, this edition is completely up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the current Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
β¦ Subjects
Behavioral Sciences;Anthropology;Behavioral Psychology;Cognitive Psychology;Science & Math;Social Work;Social Sciences;Politics & Social Sciences;Sociology;Abuse;Class;Death;Marriage & Family;Medicine;Race Relations;Rural;Social Theory;Urban;Politics & Social Sciences;Arts & Humanities;Instruction Methods;Schools & Teaching;Education & Teaching;Education;Administration;Counseling;Curriculum & Instruction;Educational Philosophy;Elementary Education;History & Theory;Secondary Education;Special Edu
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This lively, comprehensive introduction to human behavior in the social environment offers a multidimensional approach, with discussion of integrative practice, theory, treatment, and services as well as matters pertaining to diversity. You'll find solid coverage of foundation knowledge, material on
xxxiii, 587 pages : 24 cm
This bestseller is ideal for use in either one-semester or year-long generalist human behavior courses. Why? Because the text is concise and easily used in a one-semester course. But the text also comes with a companion set of readings andΒ three unique cases that encourage your students to "learn by