Understanding Human Behavior And the Social Environment
, by Zastrow, Charles; Kirst-Ashman, Karen K.- ISBN: 9780495006220 | 049500622X
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 6/6/2006
Now available with a personalized online study plan, this social work-specific book looks at lifespan through the lens of social work theoryand practice. The authors use an empowerment approach to cover human development and behavior theories within the context of family,organizational, and community systems. Using a chronological lifespan approach, the authors present separate chapters on biological,psychological, and social impacts at the different lifespan stages with an emphasis on strengths and empowerment.