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Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment

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Throughout my graduate school years beyond my Human Behavior and the Social Environment course, this book was a valuable resource when I had to research any phase of human behavior in the social environment from birth through death, or issues in the social environment such as diversity, (a codeword that I have come to dislike very much), empowerment (never quite grasped how a human services professional would be able to "endow" or "endue" another person with power), and sexual orientation. Throughout my social work career (if I ever get a job in that field), I will continue to use this textbook as a reference. It has a comprehensive bibliography.

I have used this book in so many papers!! Very clear and easy to understand! Useful in so many papers and with so many clients for a broader understanding of theories.

Author of Pay Attention to the Red Flags written by Charlene Davis, MSW truly enjoy this book. I am a license social worker as well. This book has taught me so much about human growth and development in the social environment. I have encouraged others to purchase this great book. After a friend purchased this book, she said that she could not put it down. If you are in school, a social worker, or just want to learn more about life and behaviors, please, purchase this book. It is awesome.

There were no problems in ordering my book. Would buy from amazon anytime. The book is self is very interesting. The chapter are way too long but a good read.

I have been able to use this book for two classes at the Masters level.

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Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment


Excellent book

This text exposes a political agenda citing "facts" without supporting evidence. Too many examples exist to enumerate but as an example p 206 states that the Justice system in America is an oxymoron since African Americans represent 12% of the population and comprise 50% of the incarcerated population. If this is due to a racist justice system the text certainly does not expose the underlying reasons; nor does it even cite a reference! It acknowledges, only parenthetically, that there is considerable debate as to the extent of racism vs. differential crime rates by race as accounting for the above-mentioned statistical discrepancy.

The text repeatedly emphasizes, and in fact almost singles out, that the United States is a racist country. The text, repeatedly, makes mention that Abraham Lincoln was a racist.

I would recommend 'Human Behavior in the Social Environment' by Longres as a far superior substitute.

This book should have no place in any respectable learning environment.