Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Shifting Paradigms in Essential Knowledge for Social Work Practice, 7th edition

For human behavior and social environment courses.

Explore traditional and alternative models in human behavior

Human Behavior and the Social Environment helps readers understand the relationship between human behavior and social environment theories, and their use in social work practice. Engaging with critical issues, students will recognize the range of social systems in which people live and the ways these systems promote or deter people in their health and wellbeing.

The 7th Edition features a new organization and emphasis on critical thinking. Info on the most pressing issues in the field ensures students are up to date on the physical and social environments of today and tomorrow

Hallmark features of this title

• A traditional and alternative paradigm framework helps students understand how human behavior and social environment theories are actually used in the social work profession.
• Content is correlated with the Council on Social Work Education competencies.
• A matrix helps students compare theories, perspectives and practice models presented in the chapter for their inclusion of elements of traditional and alternative paradigm dimensions (Chs. 3 to 12).

New and updated features of this title

• NEW: Organization and format clearly address each theory, perspective and practice model. A history of the theory, its definition, components, and examples of criticism are all provided.
• NEW: Content on technology and its powerful impact on both social work and individuals keeps students up to date on emerging societal and digital trends.
• UPDATED: Critical-thinking questions challenge students to think critically about specific content and issues.
• NEW: A brand new Chapter 6 on neuroscience presents efforts to develop evidence-based interventions that address the complex interplay of brain development and the experience of trauma. A new Chapter 7 explores identity development, human diversity, and oppression in the context of our developing personal and social identities.
• UPDATED: Theories and evidence-based practice interventions are now more closely connected.
• NEW: Coverage of environmental social work keeps readers informed of this rapidly expanding area of practice (Ch. 12).