The social environment involves the conditions, circumstances, and human interactions which encompass human beings. The focus of the course is on individual behavior and the impact of the larger environment on the individual. Special attention is given to the impact of human diversity, discrimination, and oppression on the individual's ability to reach or maintain optimal health and well-being. Anstey has a Ph.D.in Social Foundations of Education and is Professor Emeritus in the School of Social Work at The University of Iowa. Orders are shipped via UPS, so please include a street address.
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Since changes in edition can take place, students are advised to wait and purchase texts after enrolling in the course and receiving the course study guide. Schriver, J.M. Human Behavior and the Social Environment . Allyn and Bacon, 1995. Man's Search for Meaning . A videotaped introduction to the course is provided at no charge, and additional readings are included in the appendix to the study guide.