Social Environments and Human Behavior: Contexts for Practice with Groups, Organizations, Communities, and Social Movements

Scales, T. Laine

ISBN 10: 0190658606 / ISBN 13: 9780190658601

Published by Oxford University Press, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Environments and Human Behavior: Contexts for Practice with Groups, Organizations, Communities, and Social Movements
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0190658606
• ISBN 13: 9780190658601
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Social Environments and Human Behavior combines the best features of a text book and a reader to introduce students to human behavior in larger settings. The book focuses on the influences and interactions in groups, organizations, communities, and social movements. Each unit features an overview of relevant theories, a classical article, a creative interpretation, and a decision case.

About the Author

T. Laine Scales, PhD, MSW, is Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professional Development at Baylor University.

Jon E. Singletary, PhD, MSW, is Dean and Professor of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University.

H. Stephen Cooper, PhD, MSW, is Associate Dean and Director of the Division of Multidisciplinary Programs and Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Stephen F. Austin State University.