Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory, Fourth Edition
Norlin, Julia M.; Chess, Wayne A.; Dale, Orren; Smith, Rebecca
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Language: English
Published by Allyn & Bacon, 2002
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- Title
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory, Fourth Edition
- Author
- Norlin, Julia M.; Chess, Wayne A.; Dale, Orren; Smith, Rebecca
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Publication year
- 2002
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0205359574
- ISBN 13
- 9780205359578
- Edition
- 4th Edition
This book provides a framework for evaluating various theories and a context for addressing social work practice with varying levels of social systems. Norlin places current theories of human behavior in a systems context. It is based upon a generalist practice foundation and includes practice examples that help readers understand the underlying theory. The book examines the basic concepts in each of the various system sizes: the social group, the family, the organization, and the community. It includes expanded coverage of diversity, values and ethics; social and economic justice/oppression; populations-at-risk; and other areas. For anyone interested on the study of human behavior.
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This book provides a framework for evaluating various theories and a context for addressing social work practice with varying levels of social systems. Norlin places current theories of human behavior in a systems context. It is based upon a generalist practice foundation and includes practice examples that help readers understand the underlying theory. The book examines the basic concepts in each of the various system sizes: the social group, the family, the organization, and the community. It includes expanded coverage of diversity, values and ethics; social and economic justice/oppression; populations-at-risk; and other areas. For anyone interested on the study of human behavior.
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