Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman's UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT looks at 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. As 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 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, this edition is up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended behaviors outlined in the current Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the ...
In this best-selling text BY social workers and FOR social workers, Charles Zastrow and Karen K. Kirst-Ashman, nationally prominent social work educators and authors, guide studetns in assessing and evaluating how individuals function ...
The book challenges you to think critically about how macro systems affect human behavior and ultimately, the practice of social work.
Using a chronological lifespan approach, the text presents separate chapters on biological, psychological, and social impacts at the different lifespan stages with an emphasis on strengths and empowerment.
Messinger (2004) describes the context of Warren County: Like many rural areas in the southern United States, Warren County suffers from the replacement of ...
Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment
The role of psychological mechanisms in preparation for childbirth. American Psychologist, 39, 1357–1371. Zastrow, C., & KirstAshman, K. (2007). Understanding human behavior and the social environment (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
The detailed text encourages students to think critically about how macro systems affect human behavior and ultimately, the practice of social work.
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