Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course, 7th Edition

Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course, 7th Edition

This comprehensive textbook presents an in-depth examination of human behavior across the lifespan using a sophisticated multidimensional framework. Developed for social work students and practitioners, it explores the intricate balance between predictable developmental milestones and the unpredictable life events that shape human experience.

The updated Seventh Edition aligns strictly with the 2022 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) curriculum guidelines, integrating critical modern perspectives on anti-racism, gender identity, and the impact of intergenerational experiences on individual development.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• Alignment with the latest 2022 CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

• A life course perspective spanning from conception through very late adulthood.

• Updated research on neurobiology and the physical environment's impact on behavior.

• Enhanced content regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practice.

• Case studies that illustrate the application of theory to real-world social work practice.

• Exploration of how historical and cultural contexts influence the developmental trajectory.

Perfect for social work students, clinical researchers, and healthcare professionals specializing in human development and lifespan psychology.

Product Details

• Author: Elizabeth D. Hutchison, Leanne Wood

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

• Edition: Seventh

• Format: Paperback

• Publication Date: January 23, 2024

• Language: English

• Pages: 784

• Dimensions: 7.38 x 1.77 x 9.12 inches

• Item Weight: 2.5 pounds

• ISBN-10: 1071831593

• ISBN-13: 978-1071831595