Community Psychology

Brand: Pearson

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UPC:
9780205255627
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
7/7/2013
Release Date:
7/5/2013
Author:
John Moritsugu;Elizabeth Vera;Frank Y Wong;Karen Grover Duffy
Language:
english
Edition:
5
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Product Overview

Community Psychology, 5/e focuses on the prevention of problems, the promotion of well-being, empowerment of members within a community, the appreciation of diversity, and an ecological model for the understanding of human behavior. Attention is paid to both classic early writings and the most recent journal articles and reviews by todays practitioners and researchers. Historical and alternative methods of effecting social change are explored in this book, with the overall theme that the environment is as important as the individual in it.
This text is available in a variety of formats digital and print.

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:

  • Understand the historical and contemporary principles of community psychology.
  • Apply theory and research to social services, mental health, health, legal, and public health systems