Human Behavior and the Social Environment Social Systems Theory

This unique text provides a framework for evaluating various theories and a context for addressing social work practice with varying levels of social systems. This revision places current theories of human behavior in a systems context. It is based upon a generalist practice foundation and includes practice examples that help students understand the underlying theory. The text examines the basic concepts in each of the various system sizes: the social group, the family, the organization, and the community. It includes expanded coverage of diversity, values and ethics; social and economic justice/oppression; populations-at-risk; and other areas.Norlin, Julia M. is the author of 'Human Behavior and the Social Environment Social Systems Theory', published 2002 under ISBN 9780205359578 and ISBN 0205359574.