Human Behavior and the Social Environment : Theory and Practice 2nd Edition

uman Behavior and the Social Environment (2nd Ed.) offers a holistic, life‑span approach to understanding the complex ways individuals interact with their social world. Blending theory with research, it explores biological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual influences on human development—from infancy to old age—while integrating key social work frameworks like strengths, systems, trauma-informed, and ecological models. The book also addresses how identity factors (such as race, gender, class, sexuality) shape experiences, and examines macro-level forces like families, groups, communities, and policies. Rich with case examples and a reader-friendly tone, it equips social work students and practitioners to apply theoretical insights to real-world settings.