Development Through the Lifespan  by  Laura E. Berk
ISBN-10: 0205146848
ISBN-13: 978-0205146840
Renowned professor and scholar Laura Berk has heightened emphasis on the lifespan perspective, expanded cross-cultural and multicultural research, and strengthened links between theory, research, and applications. Along with the theme of lifelong development, the book emphasizes (1) interdisciplinary contributions to the study of development, from psychology, anthropology, sociology, education, biology, and other fields; (2) the multidimensional nature of development-physical, cognitive, emotional, and social; (3) interacting contextual influences on development-biological, psychological, social, community, cultural, and historical; and (4) gender differences. For anyone interested in lifespan or human development. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment  by  Charles Zastrow & Karen K. Kirst-Ashman
ISBN-10: 049500622X
ISBN-13: 978-0495006220
Help your students understand the mysteries of human behavior with Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman's text. Now available with a personalized online learning plan, this social work-specific book looks at lifespan through the lens of social work theory and practice. The authors use an empowerment approach to cover human development and behavior theories within the context of family, organizational, and community systems. Using a chronological lifespan approach, the authors present separate chapters on biological, psychological, and social impacts at the different lifespan stages with an emphasis on strengths and empowerment.

Essentials of Testing and Assessment  by  Edward S. Neukrug & R. Charles Fawcett
(A Practical Guide for Counselors, Social Workers, and Psychologists) 
ISBN-10: 053463320X
ISBN-13: 978-0534633202
Comprehensive and easy to read, Neukrug and Fawcett's text introduces readers to the concepts and applications of assessment and testing. Case vignettes, samples of real tests, and additional activities and exercises increase understanding and reduce student anxiety.

Child Development  by  Laura E. Berk
ISBN-10: 0205198759
ISBN-13: 978-0205198757
Readers are provided with an especially clear and coherent understanding of the sequence and underlying processes of child development, and the effective topical organization emphasizes to readers the way in which all of the domains of development relate - physical, cognitive, emotional, and social-throughout the book. Berk revised the book offering readers a heightened emphasis on the interplay between biology and environment, expanded coverage of culture, and an enhanced focus on education, health, and social issues. While carefully considering the complexities of child development, Berk presents classic and emerging theories in an especially clear, engaging writing style, with a multitude of research-based and real-world examples. For anyone working with children, or those in the fields of child development, child psychology and childcare.

Clinical Social Work Practice  by  Marlene Cooper & Joan Granucci Lesser
(An Integrated Approach 3rd Edition)
ISBN-10: 0205545505
ISBN-13: 978-0205545506
 This book is designed to teach social workers how to integrate theory and practice on multiple levels. The book includes historical content, material on key issues, assessment within a theoretical framework that considers the use of DSM IV and the mental status exam, a walk through of a clinical interview and the stages of treatment, eight chapters on models of treatment, and a chapter on research and practice evaluation. All of the chapters are reader-friendly, and include case examples that demonstrate the concepts being taught. These cases are richly diverse, drawn from practice experience, and show how the theory is applied to work with individuals, families, and groups. The chapter on developing the psychosocial study includes a model that walks the readers through the process. For social workers, and social work students. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.