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Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment: A New Synthesis
Miriam McNown Johnson, University of South Carolina
Rita Rhodes, University of South Carolina

ISBN-10: 0205378250
ISBN-13: 9780205378258

Publisher: Pearson
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 240 pp
Published: 10/19/2004
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Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment, First Edition promotes critical thinking through extensive review and analysis of macro-level systems and structures, highlighting both the positive and negative impacts they have on individuals and families.

Features

Each chapter uses five or more perspectives to explain each macro topic, helping students to become more adept at applying different perspectives and using critical thinking skills.

Avoids overwhelming students with the multitude of theories used to explain large systems by using the same structure in each chapter, helping students mentally organize material in a way that helps them apply the knowledge to other social work courses.

Fully supports the “person-in-environment” orientation by moving away from an over-emphasis on individual development, toward an examination of contextual issues that more fully explains the challenges routinely encoutered by social workers.

Thoroughly examines the social institutions that impact social workers and their clients—the political economy, social welfare, education, criminal justice, health care, religion, the mass media—helping students make connections between current events and social work curriculum content (Chs. 2-4).

Introduces content on social class, racial/ethnic minorities, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities in a way that encourages open mindedness in students while discouraging stereotyping (Chs. 5-11).

Focuses on diversity and strengths in minority populations and social settings, and addresses issues of oppression with sensitivity, helping to develop students' appreciation for the challenges faced by populations at risk (Chs. 5-11).

Table of Contents

Preface.

Introduction and Organization of the Text.

I. BUILDING ON AN INTEGRATED FOUNDATION.

1. Introduction to Perspectives and Theories.

II. SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

Introduction.

2. The Political Economy.

The Economic System.

The Political System.

Economics and Politics Together: The Political Economy.

3. Government-Related Social Institutions.

Social Welfare.

Education.

Criminal Justice.

4. Non-Government-Related Social Institutions.

Medicine and Health Care.

Religion.

Mass Media.

III. SOCIAL STRUCTURE IN AMERICAN SOCIETY.

Introduction.

5. Social Stratification.

Social Classes in America

Understanding Social Stratification.

The Impact of Social Class on Individuals and Families.

6. Cultural Diversity.

The United States as a Multicultural Society.

New Arrivals.

Defining Race and Ethnicity.

Inequity and Privilege.

Exploring Mainstream and Minority Cultures.

Understanding Racial and Ethnic Inequality.

American Society and Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Inequity.

7. Other Social Status Groups.

Social Status.

Gender.

Sexual Orientation.

Disability.

IV. SOCIAL SETTINGS.

Introduction.

8. Locational Communities

Defining Community.

Types of Communities.

Issues and Trends.

Understanding Communities.

Preferred Worldview: Diversity and Strengths in Communities.

The Impact of Communities on Individuals and Families.

Social Workers and Communities.

9. Organizations.

Defining Organizations.

Types of Organizations.

Issues and Trends.

Understanding Organizations.

Preferred Worldview: Diversity and Strengths in Organizations.

The Impact of Organizations on Individuals and Families.

Organizations as Providers of Social Services and as Employers of Social Workers.

10. Residential Institutions.

Defining Institutions.

A Brief History of Institutions.

Issues and Trends.

Understanding Institutions.

The Impact of Institutions on Individuals and Families.

Social Workers in Institutions.

11. Other Social Settings: Groups and Social Movements.

Defining Groups.

Types of Groups.

Understanding Groups.

The Impact of Groups on Individuals and Families.

Defining Social Movements.

Types and Examples of Social Movements.

Understanding social movements.

The Impact of Social Movements on Individuals and Families.

Social Movements in the 21st Century.

References.

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Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment promotes critical thinking through extensive review and analysis of macro-level systems and structures, highlighting both the positive and negative impacts they have on individuals and families.

Highlights of The First Edition:

Presents multiple perspectives in each chapter to explain each macro topic, helping students to become more adept at applying different perspectives and using critical thinking skills.
Avoids overwhelming students by organizing each chapter the same way, helping students mentally organize material so they can readily apply the knowledge to other social work courses.
Supports the “person-in-environment” orientation by moving away from an overemphasis on individual development, toward an examination of contextual issues that more fully demonstrate the challenges routinely encountered by social workers.

What reviewers are saying about Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment:
“I cannot remember the last time that I read a textbook that was as fascinating and held my attention throughout... I predict that social work students will love this book and teachers will find students to be enthusiastic and engaged in the topic.”
—Deborah Valentine, Ph.D., Colorado State University

“The perspectives presented such as social constructionist, ecosystems, diversity, etc. will greatly facilitate students' learning and bridge the gap between theory, practice, and multiple dimensions of the macro environment. I think that students will find this text interesting and understandable and that it will help students to critically examine the multiple dimensions of human behavior.”
—Marian S. Harris, Ph.D., University of Washington, Tacoma

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