Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work Practice (Merrill Social Work and Human Services)

Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work Practice (Merrill Social Work and Human Services)

<i>For courses in Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE).</i> <br /> <br /> <b>Encourage students to think critically about social work practice with a multidisciplinary, theoretical approach</b> <br /> <i> <b>Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work Practice</b> </i> takes a multidisciplinary, theoretical approach to HBSE and provides a consistent analytical framework for readers to examine both traditional and contemporary theories. Students are encouraged to develop their critical-thinking skills as they explore each theory and analyze the social, ideological, and economic structures of society that impact individual problems. Each chapter includes coverage of the research that supports a particular theory, an analysis of the validity of that research, and a discussion of contemporary issues.     <br /> <br />Updated with material that is critical to social work practice today, the <b>4th Edition</b> includes new cases with practice application exercises, and expanded content on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons’ development and empowerment.