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Explores traditional and alternative models in human behavior.
Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 6/e challenges students to explore both traditional and non-traditional paradigms in examining human behavior and the social environment. Through this examination, readers will better understand individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities and globalization. Students will recognize the range of social systems in which people live and the ways these systems promote or deter people in their health and wellbeing.
Connecting Core Competencies Series - This title is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series, designed to guide students in becoming skilled at the Council on Social Work's core competencies. Each chapter reflects and integrates the latest CSWE competency standards (EPAS). End-of-chapter assessment reinforces this integration.
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0133909107 / 9780133909104 Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Shifting Paradigms in Essential Knowledge for Social Work Practice with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
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Based on a generalist practice foundation, Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory, 6/e, evaluates various human behavior theories and examines the basic concepts in each of the systems: the individual, the social group, the family, the organization, and the community. .
New to this Edition:
- An expanded introduction to theory to show a direct connection between theory and practice, providing a framework for critical thinking as each new theory is presented in the text
- New information on rural communities as “adapting systems,” along with an emphasis on technology.
- A streamlined model of Social Systems Theory
- Information emphasizing the biological connection to psychosocial development theories
- A section on cognitive-behavioral theory, which complements the coverage of cognitive theory and behavioral theory
- Information on spirituality added to theories dealing with group process
- Three new organizational theories
“Strong theoretical foundation...Good emphasis on larger social systems...Coherent organization of the text...” -- JoDee G. Keller, Pacific Lutheran University
“I find that the focus on systems theory is excellent and by the time students are finished with the book they have a clear understanding of systems.” -- Donna R. Fiedler, La Salle University
