Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Publisher:
Cambridge India
| Author:
Charles Zastrow | Sarah L. Hessenauer | Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
Cambridge India
Author:
Charles Zastrow | Sarah L. Hessenauer | Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback

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The main objective of social work is to facilitate positive changes in individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The first step in this change process is accurate assessment — and that’s the primary focus of Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment. Focusing on individual behavior within families and other systems, this book will help you understand the underlying reasons why people act the way they do. You’ll learn about biological, psychological, and social development at different lifespan stages, as well as about the benefits of strengths and empowerment approaches to social work.

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The main objective of social work is to facilitate positive changes in individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The first step in this change process is accurate assessment — and that’s the primary focus of Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment. Focusing on individual behavior within families and other systems, this book will help you understand the underlying reasons why people act the way they do. You’ll learn about biological, psychological, and social development at different lifespan stages, as well as about the benefits of strengths and empowerment approaches to social work.

About Author

Charles Zastrow, M.S.W., Ph.D., is professor emeritus in social work at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where he chaired the social work department for six years.

Sarah L. Hessenauer, B.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D. is a professor in social work at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She has been in the department for 15 years and is currently chair.

Karen K. Kirst-Ashman, BSW, MSSW, and PhD, was a full professor and a former chairperson in the Social Work Department at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she taught for 28 years

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