Human Behavior Theory for Social Work Practice

by Terry L. Koenig, Richard (Rick) N. Spano, John B. Thompson

Human Behavior Theory for Social Work Practice provides an in-depth examination of human behavior theories and helps students apply each theory to social work practice. Authors Terry Koenig, Rick Spano, and John Thompson cover a broad spectrum of theories―including ecological, psychological, and sociopolitical―before applying them to a wide range of case examples that represent different stages across the human lifespan. Drawing from their extensive knowledge and experience in social work practice and teaching, the authors also feature scholarly research and writing to support the understanding of the theoretical overview in each chapter.

456 pages, Paperback

Published April 10, 2019

About the author

Terry Lea Koenig, Ph.D. (University of Kansas), is a member of the faculty in the African and African American Studies Department of the School of Social Welfare at The University of Kansas.

Reviews

[Audrey]

Read this for my human behavior class. Straightforward writing, touching on the surface of every theory on human behavior. Written clearly with easy yet useful examples to follow. Nothing riveting.