Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment (with InfoTrac)
- Book Review,
by Charles Zastrow, Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
From Book News, Inc.
Viewed through a systems theory framework, social work professors at the U. of Wisconsin-Whitewater present content pivoting on the themes of human diversity and the different levels (individual, family/small group, and community/organization) at which social workers intervene. Dates are not given for previous editions.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
This best-selling human behavior in the social environment text was the first to offer a balanced look at human lifespan development through the lens of social work theory and practice. The authors use a systems theory framework 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. The bio-psycho-social-theoretical content is organized within the authors' Systems Impact Model, which helps students to better understand individual behavior in the various settings.
About the Author
Charles Zastrow, MSW and Ph.D., is Professor in the Social Work Department, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has worked as a practitioner in a variety of public and private social welfare agencies, has chaired thirteen social work accreditation site visit teams for the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and is currently a member of the Accreditation Commission of CSWE. Additionally, he is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Council on Social Work Education, and NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers. He is certified as an Independent Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin. In addition to UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT. Dr. Zastrow has written five other books.
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