Social Work: Perspectives on Human Behaviour

Book Details:

• Author: Margarete Parrish

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2012

• ISBN: 9788131605523

• Pages: 324

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches

About the Book
Social Work: Perspectives on Human Behaviour is an essential guide for social work students aiming to understand the complex nature of human behaviour through a holistic lens. Centered around a bio-psychosocial framework, this book offers an integrated view that draws from biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives, equipping students with a well-rounded theoretical foundation for professional practice.

Margarete Parrish expertly explores the key theories of human growth and development in the context of social relationships. The book is especially relevant for those preparing to work with complex populations, providing insights into:

• Attachment and developmental stages

• Influence of context and diversity

• The impact of trauma and oppression

• Biological and psychological determinants of behaviour

• The roles of mental health, substance use, and family systems

The structure of the book encourages deep reflection and learning, with exercises, discussion questions, and summary points in each chapter to reinforce key concepts.

Part I: Biological Dimensions – Medical influences, developmental models
Part II: Psychological Dimensions – Freudian, humanistic, cognitive, trauma-related, and substance-use theories
Part III: Social Dimensions – Systems theory, family dynamics, feminism, socio-economic influences

This book is a must-have for students of social work, enabling them to observe, interpret, and respond to human behaviour effectively and ethically in diverse settings.

About the Author / Editor
Margarete Parrish is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Gloucestershire, UK. With over two decades of teaching experience in both the United States and the United Kingdom, she brings deep academic and practical insights to the field of social work education.