Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Micro Level: Individuals and Families
ISBN13: 9780195187564ISBN10: 0195187563
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256 pages
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In a fresh, elegant, and accessible manner, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Micro Level explores the nuances of the biological, psychological, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of our social lives. Drawing on examples from social work, psychology, literature, philosophy, and current events, it richly illustrates human development and behavior, both normal and abnormal. Katherine van Wormer skillfully integrates recent research ranging from brain imaging to international surveys on happiness, lending extraordinary insight into our drives and motivations. The result is a singular textbook that truly bridges theory and practice by revealing the patterns and paradoxes of our behavior in the social context.*Outlines theoretical concepts and practice implications in each chapter *Places unique emphasis on biologys 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 and personal narratives that highlight each chapters topic
*Accompanied by an online instructors manual with Power Points for lecture presentations, chapter summaries, key terms, suggested classroom activities, and a test bank with essay and multiple choice questions
Also available is a companion volume, Human Behvior and the Social Environment, Macro Level written with Fred Besthorn and Thomas Keefe, 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.
Product Details
256 pages; 31 halftones/line illus.; 7 x 10; ISBN13: 978-0-19-518756-4ISBN10: 0-19-518756-3About the Author(s)
Katherine van Wormer is Professor of Social Work at the University of Northern Iowa and is the author or co-author of nine books in the fields of women and criminal justice, addictions treatment, social welfare in global perspective, and confronting oppression. She has practiced social work in Washington State and Norway and has always been intrigued by human behavior cross-culturally and in the family. Her website is www.katherinevanwormer.com.
Companion Resources
The following resources are available from the "Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Micro Level" companion site:
