Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment: Context for Social Work Practi

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From schools to the workplace and from class structure to cultural diversity--all individuals function within complex social systems that shape them and are, in turn, shaped by them. This text introduces students to these broader social contexts within which human behavior occurs and how a community's physical and social settings may promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving personal health and well-being. Johnson uses seven basic theoretical perspectives as the frameworks to explore how clients are impacted by social institutions and social structures.Keeping up to date with emerging societal trends and changing environmental contexts is important and Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment provides readers with the tools necessary to use their knowledge to provide appropriate interventions at all levels of practice, as well as promote social and economic justice. This book offers complex concepts in a simple format, allowing students to analyze the relationship between individuals and various systems, and better retain and apply their knowledge as they prepare to engage with clients and client systems.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

Miriam McNown Johnson (MS in Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin Madison; MSW, PhD, University of Alabama), is Professor Emerita for Academic and Student Affairs at the College of Social Work, University of South Carolina.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Fourth Edition PART I. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS Chapter 1. Introduction to Perspectives and Theories PART II. SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS Chapter 2. The Political Economy Chapter 3. Government-Supported Social Institutions Chapter 4. Other Social Institutions PART III. SOCIAL STRUCTURE IN AMERICAN SOCIETY Chapter 5. Social and Economic Stratification Chapter 6. American Society and Cultural Diversity Chapter 7. Other Social Status Groups PART IV. LOCATIONAL AND IDENTIFICATIONAL COMMUNITIES Chapter 8. Communities, Neighborhoods, and the Physical Environment Chapter 9. Collective Action and Social Change FINAL THOUGHTS Index

Review

This is an excellent textbook. One strength is that it is very simple to understand. The language used is not too 'academic' and the concepts are explained in a concise clear way. This is very important because it is used in one of the first social work courses students take. The simplicity not only helps students gain a solid foundation with respect to the content, but it also helps to build their confidence with respect to entry into the profession. A second strength is that the chapter topics are spot on with what we need for students to learn about. A third strength is that the topics are organized in a logical way. Great book! * Amy Peters, Assistant Director & Senior Lecturer, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte*Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment is an excellent textbook. The topics cover all topics that are taught in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment III course; and there is no coverage I would add, delete, or move. The material covered and the design of each lesson has been carefully spelled out in detail. It provides organized units of work, all of the plans and lessons needed to cover all topics in some detail, and a balanced, chronological presentation of information. It offers a detailed sequence of materials and information and there are no surprises * everything is carefully spelled out. The textbook provide instructors with a complete program based on the latest research, knowledge, etc. Overall, this is an excellent textbook.Derrick Freeman, Southern University at New Orleans *The overall quality is very high. The text reaches many levels of human behavior in the social environment and really expands on the society and organizations in great detail. The strength of the book overall is that it has key concepts on a deeper level. Parts II and III really add another dimension to the understanding of human behavior. The key concepts in those parts put this book to another educational level. * Sarah Kurker, Faculty Instructor, School of Social Work, Arizona State University *

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A clear and concise--yet comprehensive--introduction to human behavior in the social environment

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From schools to the workplace and from class structure to cultural diversity--all individuals function within complex social systems that shape them and are, in turn, shaped by them. This text introduces students to these broader social contexts within which human behavior occurs and how a community's physical and social settings may promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving personal health and well-being. Johnson uses seven basic theoretical perspectivesas the frameworks to explore how clients are impacted by social institutions and social structures.Keeping up to date with emerging societal trends and changing environmental contexts is important and Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment provides readers with the tools necessary to use their knowledge to provide appropriate interventions at all levels of practice, as well as promote social and economic justice. This book offers complex concepts in a simple format, allowing students to analyze the relationship betweenindividuals and various systems, and better retain and apply their knowledge as they prepare to engage with clients and client systems.

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"This is an excellent textbook. One strength is that it is very simple to understand. The language used is not too 'academic' and the concepts are explained in a concise clear way. This is very important because it is used in one of the first social work courses students take. The simplicity not only helps students gain a solid foundation with respect to the content, but it also helps to build their confidence with respect to entry into the profession. A second strength is that the chapter topics are spot on with what we need for students to learn about. A third strength is that the topics are organized in a logical way. Great book!" -- Amy Peters, Assistant Director & Senior Lecturer, School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte "Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment is an excellent textbook. The topics cover all topics that are taught in the Human Behavior and the Social Environment III course; and there is no coverage I would add, delete, or move. The material covered and the design of each lesson has been carefully spelled out in detail. It provides organized units of work, all of the plans and lessons needed to cover all topics in some detail, and a balanced, chronological presentation of information. It offers a detailed sequence of materials and information and there are no surprises--everything is carefully spelled out. The textbook provide instructors with a complete program based on the latest research, knowledge, etc. Overall, this is an excellent textbook." -- Derrick Freeman, Southern University at New Orleans "The overall quality is very high. The text reaches many levels of human behavior in the social environment and really expands on the society and organizations in great detail. The strength of the book overall is that it has key concepts on a deeper level. Parts II and III really add another dimension to the understanding of human behavior. The key concepts in those parts put this book to another educational level."-- Sarah Kurker, Faculty Instructor, School of Social Work, Arizona State University

Details ISBN0197575544 Author Miriam McNown Johnson Short Title Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0197575544 ISBN-13 9780197575543 Subtitle Context for Social Work Practice and Advocacy DEWEY 302 Pages 528 Edition 4th Format Paperback Country of Publication United States Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Publication Date 2022-08-10 Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York AU Release Date 2022-08-10 NZ Release Date 2022-08-10 US Release Date 2022-08-10 UK Release Date 2022-08-10 Edition Description 4th Revised edition Alternative 9780197575574 Audience General We've got this

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