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Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Multidimensional Perspective, 7th Edition
This comprehensive textbook, written by Jose B. Ashford, Craig Winston LeCroy, and Lela Rankin, is a cornerstone in the field of social work education. It offers a multidimensional approach to understanding human behavior in the social environment, integrating biopsychosocial case formulations to address developmental human behavior concerns within current historical, political, and social contexts.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in social work programs at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for social workers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human behavior within various social environments.
History and Editions
The 7th edition of "Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Multidimensional Perspective" has been updated to address the changing landscape of social issues, including the differential effects of the pandemic and technology on various cohorts such as Generation Z, Millennials, and Generation X. This edition includes new practice guidelines for specific issues in human development and new focus on sections on lived experiences, research, and theory. The authors continue to emphasize the applicability of social work principles, a hallmark of the book since its first edition.
Author and Other Works
Jose B. Ashford, Craig Winston LeCroy, and Lela Rankin are the authors of this esteemed textbook. Each author brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. This edition integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Key Features
- Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in human behavior in the social environment, including detailed explanations and examples.
- Integrative Approach: It offers an integrative approach to biopsychosocial case formulations.
- Case Studies: Includes case studies to illuminate the applied aspects of case formulation processes.
- Diversity and Services: Discusses integrative practice, theory, treatment, diversity, and services.
- Study Tools: Study tables and concept maps clarify major phases of biopsychosocial development.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780357623497
- Publisher: Cengage Learning
- Publication Date: July 28, 2023
- Number of Pages: 600 pages
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780357623589 (eBook)
- 9798214125725 (eBook)
Publication Details
- Publisher: Cengage Learning
- Publication Date: July 28, 2023
- Number of Pages: 600 pages
- Language: English
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