
Although this book is primarily for social workers it has great relevance for all students & practitioners working with people. It deals with a wide range of fundamental theories which underpin behaviour in a clear & comprehensive manner." Anne Mills Bournemouth University UK " Its really nice to come across a social work textbook covering all the behaviour theories & their integration within different areas of social work in such detail." Nell Abramczuk Social Work Student Bangor University UK " This is one of the best books on behavioural sciences for social workers I have seen for a long time. It is up to the usual high standard of OU texts." Gavin Bissell University of Bradford UK " This book could be used for a range of social work modules from professional studies looking at social work methods & theory through to enabling students on placement to link suitable theory to human behaviour. It is a highly considered & comprehensive book which I will be recommending to students." Rhiannon Jones Manchester Metropolitan University UK " This is an excellent introduction that provides just the right depth & is well applied to practice. Although not flashy it is clearly laid out." David Shaw Buckinghamshire New University UK " Ive only just skimmed this book but will be putting in on my reading list for next year & will recommend to undergraduate students who start this module next week. Its accessible to undergraduates comprehensive & consistently makes realistic links to practice issues." Mandy Hagan Manchester Metropolitan University UK The capacity to observe interpret & understand human behaviour is vital for effective social work practice. By choosing to enter a profession that requires high levels of astute observation & listening skills in the interpretation of peoples behaviour social work students have undertaken a demanding task. Using a bio-psychosocial framework this fascinating book provides a wide basis of perspectives on human behaviour on which to build understanding of & responses to peoples behaviours along with an enhanced appreciation of some of the circumstances that shape behaviour. Margarete Parrish covers the key theories of human growth & development in the context of social relationships providing a frame of reference from which to explore various aspects of human behaviour. This is particularly relevant to students preparedness to practice social work with complex populations addressing factors such as: Attachment Developmental status Context Diversity Trauma Oppression By drawing from biological psychological & sociological perspectives the book aims to provide social work students with a theoretically informed basis to observe understand & interpret peoples behaviours in ways that will contribute to excellent practice. The book
Includes:: exercises discussion questions & chapter summary points to help the reader further develop their understanding. Social Work Perspectives on Human Behaviour is key reading for all social work students."