Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment

ISBN-10: 1133354726
ISBN-13: 9781133354727
Series: Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Category: Behavioral assessment
Pages: 768
Language: English
Published: 2012-05-24
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Authors: Karen Kay Kirst-Ashman, Charles Zastrow

Description

Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman's UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, 9E, International Edition 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).

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Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- 2010
- 768 pages
- Paperback
- Wadsworth Publishing Company
Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- 2004
- 647 pages
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Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- 2009-01-20
- 768 pages
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