Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment

by Charles Zastrow, Karen K. Kirst-Ashman, ZASTROW

Book Overview

The main objective of social work is to facilitate positive changes in individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The first step in this change process is accurate assessment... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0495603740
• ISBN13: 9780495603740
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Thomson Brooks/Cole
• Length: 727 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.2" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Understanding Human Behavior

Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment Excellent book

Superbfect

I have been able to use this book for two classes at the Masters level.

Great Book!

I have used this book in so many papers!! Very clear and easy to understand! Useful in so many papers and with so many clients for a broader understanding of theories.

Excelent Source of information

The authors of this book have worked really hard, and deserve a pat on the back. While there is A LOT of information crammed into each chapter, every tidbit of material is illustrated with case studies and little examples that really help aid comprehension of the material. There are a lot of definitions, which students usually have difficulty memorizing, however this book gives such good, real life examples that I feel students will have no trouble at all remembering the material. I do wish there were some sample questions for the chapters though. I like to have some "sample test questions" just to re-assume myself I am on track. In any case, this book is a wonderful source of information for anyone working in social services. Beginning students will like how easy it is to read.