Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Micro Level: Individuals and Families

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While social work policy can be considered the what, and practice, the how, the study of human behavior is concerned with why. Why do people do the things they do? Why do individuals behave differently in groups than when alone? Why do some people become the victims of their lives while others who have endured tragedy become life's heroes? Resilience across the life span is a new major theme of the second edition of the bestselling Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Micro Level. In an elegant and accessible manner, Katherine van Wormer explores the nuances of the biological, psychological, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of our social lives from an ecosystems and empowerment-based perspective. Drawing on examples from social work, psychology, literature, philosophy, and current events, vignettes highlight the turning points in our lives and invite students to explore the contradictions between how we mean to be and how others view us. The result is an essential book that bridges theory and practice, providing extraordinary insight into our drives and motivations, and revealing the myriad patterns and paradoxes of our behavior in the social context.* Integrates new research findings and recent census and global health data * Revised with augmented discussions of multiculturalism, Latino/Latina identity issues, and late adulthood to reflect demographic changes in the United States * Outlines theoretical concepts and practice implications in each chapter * Places unique emphasis on biology's influence on human behavior, employing the latest empirical data in discussions of matters such as gender differences, genetics, and mental disorders * Focuses on evidence-based theory and research * Teaches from a global, cross-cultural, perspective, highlighting themes of empowerment and social justice * Features dynamic readings, personal narratives, and photographs that highlight each chapter's topic * Accompanied by an online instructor's manual with lecture presentations, chapter summaries, key terms, suggested classroom activities, and a test bank with essay and multiple choice questions at Don't miss the companion volume, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level, Second Edition written with Fred H.Besthorn, which develops a sophisticated and original view of the cultural, global, spiritual, and natural worlds that people inhabit, and the impact of these worlds on human behavior.

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While social work policy can be considered the what, and practice, the how, the study of human behavior is concerned with why. Why do people do the things they do? Why do individuals behave differently in groups than when alone? Why do some people become the victims of their lives while others who have endured tragedy become life's heroes?Resilience across the life span is a new major theme of the second edition ofthe bestselling Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Micro Level. In an elegant and accessible manner, Katherine van Wormer explores the nuances of the biological, psychological, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of oursocial lives from an ecosystems and empowerment-based perspective. Drawing on examples from social work, psychology, literature, philosophy, and current events, vignettes highlight the turning points in our lives and invite students to explore the contradictions between how we mean to be and how others view us. The result is an essential book that bridges theory and practice, providing extraordinary insight into our drives and motivations, and revealing the myriad patterns and paradoxes of ourbehavior in the social context.* Integrates new research findings and recent census and global health data* Revised with augmented discussions of multiculturalism,Latino/Latina identity issues, and late adulthood to reflect demographic changes in the United States* Outlines theoretical concepts and practice implications in each chapter* Places unique emphasis on biology's influence on human behavior, employing the latest empirical data in discussions of matters such as gender differences, genetics, and mental disorders* Focuses on evidence-based theory and research* Teaches from a global, cross-cultural,perspective, highlighting themes of empowerment and social justice* Features dynamic readings, personal narratives, and photographs that highlight each chapter's topic* Accompanied byan online instructor's manual with lecture presentations, chapter summaries, key terms, suggested classroom activities, and a test bank with essay and multiple choice questions at 't miss the companion volume, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level, Second Edition written with Fred H. Besthorn, which develops a sophisticated and original view of the cultural, global, spiritual, and natural worlds that people inhabit, and theimpact of these worlds on human behavior.

Author Biography

Dr. Katherine van Wormer has taught in departments of social work and criminal justice at the University of Northern Iowa and has over twenty years of experience in teaching and public service. Dr. van Wormer was actively involved in civil rights movements in North Carolina and Northern Ireland. She has practiced substance abuse counseling for four and a half years, including two in Norway. Dr. van Wormer has been publishing texts, book chapters, and articles for over twenty years. In addition to ADDICTION TREATMENT: A STRENGTHS PERSPECTIVE, she has published INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE AND

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction1. Human Behavior: Theoretical Concepts 2. Biological Factors in Human Behavior 3. The Psychology of Human Behavior4. Birth Through Adolescence 5. Early Adulthood Through Middle Age 6. Late Middle Age Through the End of Life7. The Individual in the FamilyEpilogue: An End That Is a BeginningAppendix: Relevant Internet Sites Index

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While social work policy can be considered the what, and practice, the how, the study of human behavior is concerned with why. Why do people do the things they do? Why do individuals behave differently in groups than when alone? Why do some people become the victims of their lives while others who have endured tragedy become life's heroes?Resilience across the life span is a new major theme of the second edition ofthe bestselling Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Micro Level. In an elegant and accessible manner, Katherine van Wormer explores the nuances of the biological, psychological, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of our social lives from an ecosystems and empowerment-based perspective. Drawing on examples from socialwork, psychology, literature, philosophy, and current events, vignettes highlight the turning points in our lives and invite students to explore the contradictions between how we mean to be and how others view us. The result is an essential book that bridges theory and practice, providing extraordinary insight into our drives and motivations, and revealing the myriad patterns and paradoxes of our behavior in the social context.* Integrates new research findings and recentcensus and global health data* Revised with augmented discussions of multiculturalism, Latino/Latina identity issues, and late adulthood to reflect demographic changes in the United States* Outlines theoretical concepts and practice implications in each chapter*Places unique emphasis on biology's influence on human behavior, employing the latest empirical data in discussions of matters such as gender differences, genetics, and mental disorders* Focuses on evidence-based theory and research* Teaches from a global, cross-cultural, perspective, highlighting themes of empowerment and social justice* Features dynamic readings, personal narratives, and photographs that highlight each chapter's topic* Accompaniedby an online instructor's manual with lecture presentations, chapter summaries, key terms, suggested classroom activities, and a test bank with essay and multiple choice questions at 't miss the companion volume, Human Behavior and the Social Environment,Macro Level, Second Edition written with Fred H. Besthorn, which develops a sophisticated and original view of the cultural, global, spiritual, and natural worlds that people inhabit, and the impact of these worlds on human behavior.

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Meetings: Baccalaureate Program Directors, Council on Social Work Education, Society for Social Work and ResearchMDR lists: SS90DH Social Work Dept Chairperson (523); SS7510 Human Behavior in Social Environments (16810Selling point: Analysis of human behavior from a global perspectiveSelling point: Dynamic boxed readings and personal narratives highlight the content of each chapterSelling point: Evidence-based critiques of the dominant theoretical perspectivesSelling point: A focus on normal responses to abnormal situations

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Preface Introduction 1. Human Behavior: Theoretical Concepts 2. Biological Factors in Human Behavior 3. The Psychology of Human Behavior 4. Birth Through Adolescence 5. Early Adulthood Through Middle Age 6. Late Middle Age Through the End of Life 7. The Individual in the Family Epilogue: An End That Is a Beginning Appendix: Relevant Internet Sites Index

Details ISBN0199740070 Author Katherine Van Wormer Short Title HUMAN BEHAVIOR & THE SOCIAL EN Pages 336 Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0199740070 ISBN-13 9780199740079 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 306.87 Illustrations Yes Residence Cedar Falls, IA, US Affiliation University of Northern Iowa University of Northern Iowa, University of Publication Date 2010-10-28 Year 2010 Audience Professional and Scholarly Publisher Oxford University Press, USA Subtitle Individuals and Families Edition Description Revised Imprint Oxford University Press USA Replaces 9780195187564 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2010-10-28 NZ Release Date 2010-10-28 US Release Date 2010-10-28 UK Release Date 2010-10-28 We've got this

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