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Understanding Human Behavior And The Social Environment (Cengage Learning Empowerment Series)

by Sarah Hessenauer Charles Zastrow Karen K. Kirst-Ashman

The main objective of social work is to facilitate positive changes in individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The first step in this change process is accurate assessment -- and that's the primary focus of UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT. Focusing on individual behavior within families and other systems, this book will help you understand the underlying reasons why people act the way they do. You'll learn about biological, psychological, and social development at different lifespan stages, as well as about the benefits of strengths and empowerment approaches to social work. To further prepare you for your career, this edition's content aligns with the core competencies and recommended behaviors outlined in the current Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment (Cengage Learning Empowerment Series)

by Karen K. Kirst-Ashman Charles Zastrow

Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman's UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, 10th Edition looks at the lifespan through the lens of social work theory and practice, covering human development and behavior theories within the context of family, organizational, and community systems. Using a chronological lifespan approach, the book presents separate chapters on biological, psychological, and social impacts at the different lifespan stages with an emphasis on strengths and empowerment. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, this edition is completely up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the current Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment (Ninth Edition)

by Charles Zastrow Karen K. Kirst-Ashman

Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman's UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT looks at lifespan through the lens of social work theory and practice, covering human development and behavior theories within the context of family, organizational, and community systems. Using a chronological lifespan approach, the book presents separate chapters on biological, psychological, and social impacts at the different lifespan stages with an emphasis on strengths and empowerment. As part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, this edition is completely up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the 2008 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Understanding Human Communication

by Ronald B. Adler George Rodman Carrie Cropley Hutchinson

For over three decades, this has been the best-selling text for the introduction to human communication course. Understanding Human Communication is written with one goal in mind: to provide students with the insights and skills to succeed in our changing world. Ronald B. Adler, George Rodman, and new author Carrie Cropley Hutchinson place communication theory within the context of everyday skills and draw from the latest media, culture, and scholarship, creating a distinctive pedagogy that gives students the tools they need to master--and enjoy--this intriguing and relevant subject.

Understanding Human Communication (Thirteenth Edition)

by Ronald B. Adler George R. Rodman Athena DuPré Darin Garard Heidi Kirkman Mary Ann McHugh

If you want to push most communication professors' buttons, claim that the principles they study and teach are "just common sense." The truth is that communication, like many things in life, may look straightforward. But beneath the veneer of simplicity, it's fraught with challenges and questions

Understanding Human Development

by Grace Craig Wendy Dunn

For undergraduate courses in Lifespan Development and Human Development. An interdisciplinary approach with an emphasis on culture and family. Using an interdisciplinary approach which emphasizes culture and family, Understanding Human Development challenges students to understand development from a broader perspective. Students draw on their own experiences as they weigh the research and ideas presented in the text.

Understanding Human Development

by Wendy L. Dunn Grace J. Craig

An introduction to development that emphasizes the importance of family and cultural contexts <P<P> Understanding Human Development, Books a la Cate Edition, 4/e presents an overview of development across the lifespan that emphasizes the dynamic interactions among biological, psychological, and sociocultural forces. Authors Wendy Dunn and Grace Craig present people as they are in the context of culture and subculture, helping all students to find themselves mirrored in the course. The 4th Edition has been thoroughly revised to include the latest research, as well as topics of contemporary interest – such as changing notions of family, the effects of media on children, and recent LGBT issues – that will draw students into their study of development.

Understanding Human Differences: Multicultural Education for a Diverse America, 5th Edition

by Kent L. Koppelman

A clear, engaging look at the issues of diversity in 21st Century America, focusing on culture, the individual, and institutions. This popular text uses a stimulating inquiry approach to engage students in discussion and debate around the most critical issues of diversity in America.

Understanding Human Sexuality

by John Delamater Janet Shibley Hyde

Hyde and DeLamater's Understanding Human Sexuality examines the biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives of human sexuality, providing practical information needed for everyday living, all with a firm grounding in research. The author team features a unique combination of a psychologist and a sociologist, which gives the program a distinct interdisciplinary perspective. The twelfth edition features a new emphasis on critical thinking skill development, with input from expert Diane Halpern to ensure clarity and accessibility for students.

Understanding Human Sexuality

by Hyde Janet S.

This trusted text examines the biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives of human sexuality and provides practical information needed for everyday living, all with a firm grounding in research. The thoroughly revised thirteenth edition of Hyde, Understanding Human Sexuality, features a new emphasis on critical thinking skill development, with input from expert Diane Halpern to ensure clarity and accessibility for students. The author team features a unique combination of a psychologist and a sociologist, which gives this text a distinct interdisciplinary perspective.

Understanding Human Sexuality, Ninth Edition

by Janet Shibley Hyde John D. Delamater

This trusted text examines the biological, psychological, and social science of human sexuality, provides practical information needed for everyday living, and familiarizes students with research methods used in sexuality. The author team features a unique combination of a psychologist and a sociologist, which gives this text a distinct interdisciplinary perspective.

Understanding Identity and Organizations

by Hugh Willmott Kate Kenny Andrea Whittle

An understanding of identity is fundamental to a complete understanding of organizational life. While conventional management textbooks nod to in-groups, cohesion and discrimination, this text offers instead a deeper, more nuanced understanding of why people, groups and organizations behave the way they do.<P><P> With conceptions of identity perhaps less stable than they have ever been, the authors make complex theoretical issues accessible to the reader through the use of lively examples from popular culture. The authors present an overview of the key issues, as well as an examination of cutting-edge research and topical forces currently re-defining identity, such as globalisation, the fair trade movement and online identities.<P> This text is a succinct, relevant and exciting overview of the field of identity studies as it relates to business and management and applied social sciences, an is an invaluable resource to undergraduate and postgraduate students of management on any course that has an identity component.

Understanding International Law

by Conway W. Henderson

Understanding International Law presents a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the various aspects of international law while addressing its interrelationship with world politics. Presents well-organized, balanced coverage of all aspects of international law Features an accompanying website with direct access to court cases and study and discussion questions. Visit the site at: www.wiley.com/go/internationallaw Includes discussion of the efficacy of international law, a topic unique among international law texts Offers discussion of other topics that most texts do not address, such as complete chapters on making the world safer, human rights, the environment, and the world economy.

Understanding Labor and Employment Law in China

by Ronald C. Brown

Continued economic prosperity in China and its international competitive advantage have been due in large part to the labor of workers in China, who for many years toiled in under-regulated workplaces. Now, there are new labor law reforms raising the rights and standards of workers throughout China. These new laws have been praised for their progressive measures and at the same time blamed for placing too many economic burdens on companies, especially those operating on the margins and those that have caused business failures. This, combined with the recent global downturn and the millions of displaced and unemployed Chinese migrant laborers, has created ongoing debate about the new labor laws. Meanwhile the Chinese Union has organized Wal-Mart and many of the Global Fortune 500 companies and a form of collective bargaining is occurring. Workers are pursuing their legal labor rights in increasing numbers. This book provides a clear overview of the current labor and employment law environment in China and its legal requirements, as well as current practices under these laws used to deal with growing labor issues. Never has there been a time when understanding China's labor and employment laws is more important.

Understanding Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

by Marie A. Moisio Elmer W. Moisio

Ideal for instruction in nursing, health information, medical assisting, medical transcription or health unit coordinator programs, this book contains numerous end-of-chapter exercises and case studies to challenge the learner. The most commonly ordered tests are covered, complete with an accurate description of the name and type of test, how the test is performed, indications and contraindications for the test, and most importantly the purpose or diagnostic significance of the test. When appropriate, tests are linked to diagnoses or problems. Many lab books on the market are geared solely for the nurse or technician who must perform the test whereas this book is an excellent resource for any allied health professional who needs a basic understanding of commonly ordered laboratory and diagnostic tests. (health information management,

Understanding Literature: A Survey of Fiction

by Janet M. Davis

A Survey of Fiction Excerpts from the classics are used to teach skills such as character development, setting, plot structure, and conflict/resolution. Students learn to appreciate literature more fully and independently. Reading and Writing Nonfiction Students learn about various forms of nonfiction writing, first by reading and then writing. Explores several essay formats: Informative, Classification, Analogy, Descriptive, Autobiographical/Biographical, Anecdotal, Logical Argument, and Emotional Appeal.

Understanding Literature

by Macmillan Mcgraw-Hill

Understanding Literature is a collection, of stories, poems, plays, novels, and other works of literature written by many different authors. Students will learn the best way of understanding literature by reading.

Understanding Literature

by Macmillan Mcgraw-Hill

The stories in the book are grouped according to some of the basic elements that an author works with when writing a story: plot, character, setting, point of view, and theme. The last group of stories illustrates the total effect achieved from skillfully varying and intermingling these basic ingredients. These elements contain the key to approaching any story with deeper understanding and greater pleasure.

Understanding Management

by Richard L. Daft Dorothy Marcic

UNDERSTANDING MANAGEMENT, Sixth Edition provides an engaging survey of modern management practice that seamlessly integrates classic and contemporary principles. Rather than concentrating on large global enterprises, the text focuses on dynamic small to mid-sized "local" businesses and entrepreneurial issues, giving students valuable real-world insights and practical skills they can readily apply when beginning or continuing their careers. To help students deepen their understanding and hone their skills, numerous skill-building and application exercises appear in every chapter. UNDERSTANDING MANAGEMENT also features a streamlined format and impressive ancillary package that make it affordable, flexible, well-suited to any course, and effective for students of diverse backgrounds and interests.

Understanding Mass Media (5th edition)

by William Jawitz

Understanding Mass Media stresses the importance of being media literate in today's media-driven society. This unique text makes exploring the world of mass communication challenging for high school students. Complete with thought-provoking readings, illustrations, and activities,Understanding Mass Media ranges from the basics of communication to the sophisticated techniques of the media-based industries.

Understanding Mathematics: Grade 6

by Rod Staff Publishers Inc.

New concepts are taught in the following areas. Numbers, Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Measures, Geometry, and Graphs.

Understanding Mathematics for Young Children

by Derek Haylock Anne Cockburn

If you are a teacher or student teacher in a nursery or primary school, you need a secure understanding of the mathematical ideas behind the material you will use in the classroom. To help young children develop their understanding of mathematics, you need to develop your own understanding of how mathematics is learnt. <P><P> In this indispensible book, the authors help you to understand mathematical concepts and how children come to understand them, and also help develop your own confidence with mathematical activities. <P> Each chapter of this book includes:<P> - Real-life examples and illustrations from children and teachers in the classroom <P> - The research behind some of the concepts and teaching approaches discussed <P> - Pauses to reflect and discuss your own mathematical knowledge and experience <P> - Age-appropriate classroom activities to try with your class or group.

Understanding Matter (Inspire Science, Grade 7 Integrated #Unit 1)

by Alton L. Biggs Ralph M. Feather Jr. Douglas Fisher

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Understanding Media and Culture: An Introduction to Mass Communication

by Jack Lule

According to Jack Lule, the world did not need another introductory text in mass communication. But the world did need another kind of introductory text in mass communication, and that is how Understanding Media and Culture: An Introduction to Mass Communication was birthed.

Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing

by Linda Williams Paula Hopper

Easy-to-read Nursing Care Plans feature the rationale for each action. Critical-thinking case studies and critical-thinking questions promote the transition from theory to practice. Geriatric content throughout familiarizes students with this important patient demographic. Learning tips promote understanding and retention of the material. End-of-chapter review questions with answers prepare students for chapter tests and for the NCLEX-PN. (Rationales are provided in the Student Resources on Davis Edge.) Nearly 2,000 NCLEX-style questions that align to Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing with page references. Pre-set assignments that correlate directly to textbook content and the Davis's Nursing Skills Videos for LPN/LVN. Comprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect answers to promote in-depth understanding. Test-taking tips to prepare students for exams and build their confidence. All different question types, including those that students struggle with like alternate format, select all that apply (SATA), prioritization and ordered response. Responsive design for access from laptop, tablet, and mobile devices.

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