Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment (6th Edition) – ISBN 9781544339290 | Comprehensive Social Work Textbook
 
 
Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment (6th Edition) by Elizabeth D. Hutchison (ISBN: 9781544339290) is an essential textbook for students and professionals in social work. This updated edition offers a multidimensional framework that examines human behavior through biological, psychological, and social lenses, connecting personal experiences with broader social trends to highlight the interaction between people and their environments.
 
Aligned with the latest Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) guidelines, this edition emphasizes diversity, immigration, neuroscience, and the influence of technology on human development. With 12 new case studies, readers can apply theories to real-world situations, enhancing their understanding of social work practice. This book, along with its companion volume Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course, offers a holistic approach to understanding human behavior across contexts.
 
Table of Contents : 
 
Table of Contents:
PART I: A Multidimensional Approach for Multifaceted Social Work
Chapter 1: Human Behavior: A Multidimensional Approach
Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior
PART II: The Multiple Dimensions of Person
Chapter 3: The Biological Person
Chapter 4: The Psychological Person: Cognition, Emotion, and Self
Chapter 5: The Psychosocial Person: Relationships, Stress, and Coping
Chapter 6: The Spiritual Person
PART III: The Multiple Dimensions of Environment
Chapter 7: The Physical Environment
Chapter 8: Cultures
Chapter 9: Social Structure and Social Institutions: Global and National
Chapter 10: Families
Chapter 11: Small Groups
Chapter 12: Formal Organizations
Chapter 13: Communities
Chapter 14: Social Movements
 
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