Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series: Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment 9th edition
ISBN:0840028652
ISBN13:9780840028655
Publisher:CENGAGE Learning
Authors:Charles Zastrow, Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
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Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series: Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment Description
Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series: Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment 9 Edition 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).