Community Psychology

Community Psychology
ISBN-10
0205966926
ISBN-13
9780205966929
Series
Community Psychology
Category
Psychology
Pages
408
Language
English
Published
2013-06-19
Publisher
Pearson Higher Ed
Authors
Elizabeth Vera, Karen Grover Duffy, Frank Y. Wong

Description

The concepts, research and applications emerging from the field of community psychology. Community Psychology, 5/e focuses on the prevention of problems, the promotion of well-being, empowerment of members within a community, the appreciation of diversity, and an ecological model for the understanding of human behavior. Attention is paid to both “classic” early writings and the most recent journal articles and reviews by today’s practitioners and researchers. Historical and alternative methods of effecting social change are explored in this book, with the overall theme that the environment is as important as the individual in it. This text is available in a variety of formats – digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson’s MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand the historical and contemporary principles of community psychology. Apply theory and research to social services, mental health, health, legal, and public health systems 0205961088 / 9780205961085 Community Psychology Plus MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205239927 / 9780205239924 MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205255620 / 9780205627714 Sociology of Mental Disorder

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