Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Multidimensional Perspective (with InfoTrac)
A key strength of this text is the breadth of topics covered. In addition, the authors link theory, research, and practice in a way that allows students to understand their interrelatedness. I anticipate using the text in the future because it provides a nice overview of human behavior at different life stages within the context of a multidimensional assessment."I offered my students a bounty of 10 points on their HBSE exam for finding errors, problems, lack of clarity, need for additional information etc in their text, No one has collected on the reward. Students and faculty like the book."The enduring strength of this text, which is only enhanced by such additions as the concept maps (CHARTS?) and study charts , is its ability to link theory and research with social work practice. The bio--psycho-social framework which is practically applied in the various case examples provides for students a realistic example of how to organize what they have learned in to a framework for assessment in practice. We are in a practice profession. For me, theory and research provides the foundation for building our assessments and interventions with client systems of all sizes. This book provides that foundation.