Understanding Diversity in Human Behavior and Development in the Social Environment
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-6651-7 (ISBN)
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This textbook is an invaluable resource for social work students and new practitioners, offering a comprehensive exploration of human behavior and development within the social environment. Practical guidance is provided through the application of various social work lenses and approaches. The book meticulously covers each stage of development, from in-utero and prenatal through to late adulthood and end of life, offering real-world case studies to contextualize developmental content and exploring a range of perspectives in the podcast discussions.
Chapter authors, most of whom are actively engaged in clinical practice, provide unique insights into how various environments impact developmental stages. Practical exercises and guidance are designed to promote effective social work practice, ensuring students gain hands-on experience. Expect to benefit from diverse viewpoints and distinctive communication styles that make the content accessible and engaging for readers from various backgrounds and learning patterns. The textbook also includes developmental considerations for social work practice, along with a variety of tools and resources to support student learning outcomes for each chapter. By incorporating multiple perspectives and expert knowledge, this textbook offers a multifaceted approach to understanding human development, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in dynamic social work environments. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.
Key Features:
Experience a textbook that gives voice to traditionally marginalized groups, preparing students for inclusive and effective social work practice.
A clear competency-based focus on diversity and social justice that aligns with the Council on Social Work Education’s Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS).
Benefit from the insights of diverse chapter authors who bring a wealth of clinical expertise and a variety of lived experiences, fostering a broader understanding of development.
Enhance knowledge with a range of pedagogical elements, including case studies, discussion questions, and podcasts, catering to both auditory and visual learners.
Instructors will also have access to an Instructor Manual utilizing chapter highlights, micro lectures, critical discussion questions, and in-class activities; chapter PowerPoints; and a Sample Syllabus with a suggested course schedule.
Marquitta S. Dorsey, PhD, MSW, MBA, is an Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago's School of Social Work. Dr. Dorsey earned her PhD in Social Welfare from the University of California, Los Angeles, a Master of Social Work from the USC Susan Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, a Master of Business Administration from American Intercontinental University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from East Tennessee State University.
Contributors
List of Podcasts
Preface
Acknowledgments
Springer Publishing Resources
Chapter 1. Introduction to Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Marquitta S. Dorsey
Chapter 2. Theoretical Perspectives Used in Social Work
Marquitta S. Dorsey, Ebony Perez, and Miah Mouton
Chapter 3. Person-in-Environment and the Social Work Profession
Tyan Parker Dominguez
Chapter 4. Using Social Work Lenses and Approaches
Dana K. Harmon
Chapter 5. Stages of Development: In-Utero and Prenatal
Marion Malcome
Chapter 6. Stages of Development: Neonatal
Kristin Stockard and Katrina Herweh
Chapter 7. Stages of Development: Infancy and Early Childhood
Katherine L. Montgomery, Eliza Galvez, and Kenyette Garrett
Chapter 8. Stages of Development: Middle Childhood
Jonathan B. Singer
Chapter 9. Stages of Development: Adolescence
Michael P. Dentato, Shelley L. Craig, Kaitrin Doll, and Yoli Jones
Chapter 10. Stages of Development: Emerging Adulthood
Tyriesa L. Howard, Dione M. King, Yarneccia D. Dyson, and Emani Sargent
Chapter 11. Stages of Development: Early Adulthood
Abha Rai and Nathan H. Perkins
Chapter 12. Stages of Development: Middle Adulthood
Rachel Wells
Chapter 13. Stages of Development: Late Adulthood and End of Life
Carol A. Leung and Susie Baker
Chapter 14. Developmental Considerations for Social Work Practice
Llewellyn J. Cornelius
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 21.08.2024 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 8 Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sozialpädagogik |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8261-6651-2 / 0826166512 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8261-6651-7 / 9780826166517 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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