Human Behavior And the Social Environment: Micro Level Individuals And Families - Couverture souple

Wormer, Katherine S. Van

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0195187563 ISBN 13 : 9780195187564

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2006

Synopsis

In a fresh, elegant, and accessible manner, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Micro Level explores the nuances of the biological, psychological, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of our social lives. Drawing on examples from social work, psychology, literature, philosophy, and current events, it richly illustrates human development and behavior, both normal and abnormal. Katherine van Wormer skillfully integrates recent research ranging from brain imaging to international surveys on happiness, lending extraordinary insight into our drives and motivations. The result is a singular textbook that truly bridges theory and practice by revealing the patterns and paradoxes of our behavior in the social context. *Outlines theoretical concepts and practice implications in each chapter *Places unique emphasis on biologys influence on human behavior, employing the latest empirical data in discussions of matters such as gender differences, genetics, and mental disorders *Focuses on evidence-based theory and research *Teaches from a global, cross-cultural, perspective, highlighting themes of empowerment and social justice *Features dynamic readings and personal narratives that highlight each chapters topic *Accompanied by an online instructors manual with Power Points for lecture presentations, chapter summaries, key terms, suggested classroom activities, and a test bank with essay and multiple choice questions Also available is a companion volume, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level, written with Fred Besthorn and Thomas Keefe, which develops a sophisticated and original view of the cultural, global, spiritual, and natural worlds that people inhabit, and the impact of these worlds on human behavior.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Micro Level draws on a resilience model to explore the dynamics of human behavior across the life span. Biological, psychological, and spiritual dimensions are covered. Illustrations and vignettes from social work, psychology, literature, philosophy, and current events highlight the turning points in our lives. Critical thinking questions are provided. The result is an essential book that bridges theory and practice in accordance with the 2015 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) standards.

Biographie de l'auteur

Katherine Van Wormer, PhD, MSSW, is Professor of Social Work at the University of Northern Iowa and is the author of 15 books in the fields of women and criminal justice, addictions treatment, social welfare in a global perspective, and confronting oppression.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195187563
• ISBN 13: 9780195187564
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 252
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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