Human behavior and the social environment : shifting paradigms in essential knowledge for social work practice /
Schriver, Joe M.,author.
"This text begins with a presentation of the basic purposes and foundations of social work and social work education and their relationship to Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE). Next, a conceptual framework for thinking about both traditional and alternative ways in which knowledge about human behavior and the social environment is created and valued is outlined. The book then uses the notions of traditional and alternative paradigms to organize and present a variety of theories, perspectives, and practice models relevant to HBSE"--
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1: Human behavior and the social environment (HBSE) -- 2: Understanding traditional and alternative paradigms -- 3: Enduring theories, perspectives, and practice models influencing social work practice -- 4: Contemporary and emerging theories, perspectives, and practice models influencing social work practice with individuals -- 5: Enduring theories, perspectives, and practice models influencing social work practice with individuals -- 6: Contemporary and emerging theories, perspectives, and practice models influencing social work practice with individuals: neuroscience, trauma, and interventions -- 7: Contemporary and emerging theories, perspectives, and practice models influencing social work practice with individuals : identity, diversity, and development -- 8: Enduring, contemporary and emerging theories, perspectives, and practice models influencing social work practice with families -- 9: Enduring, contemporary and emerging theories, perspectives, and practice models influencing social work practice with groups -- 10: Enduring, contemporary and emerging theories, perspectives, and practice models influencing social work practice with organizations -- 11: Enduring, contemporary and emerging theories, perspectives, and practice models influencing social work practice with communities -- 12: Enduring, contemporary and emerging theories, perspectives, and practice models influencing social work practice at the global and environmental levels.
"This text begins with a presentation of the basic purposes and foundations of social work and social work education and their relationship to Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE). Next, a conceptual framework for thinking about both traditional and alternative ways in which knowledge about human behavior and the social environment is created and valued is outlined. The book then uses the notions of traditional and alternative paradigms to organize and present a variety of theories, perspectives, and practice models relevant to HBSE"--
Social psychology.
Behavioral assessment.
Social interaction.
Social systems.
Paradigms (Social sciences)