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Understanding Human Development Paperback – 2 November 2020
by
Harms
(Author)
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A multidimensional approach to understanding the complexities of human behaviour and development across the lifespanEach person is uniquely shaped throughout their life by many significant dimensions. Understanding Human Development introduces students to new ways of understanding these many dimensions and how they interact to influence human adaptation and coping across the lifespan.Now in its third edition, this text is significantly revised to provide students with the core theoretical understandings of human development and behaviour. Each chapter introduces students to the ideas and research that will likely inform key debates, controversies and implications for practice. It aims to foster students thinking and their interest in a broad range of issues that have the potential to profoundly influence human behaviour and development.NEW TO THIS EDITIONHeavily revised content reflects recent developments in social work and human developmentNew three-part structure allows for easy navigation of the textA unique section devoted to trauma and lossRenewed Practice in Context boxes written by social workers help students to place theory in real-world contextUpdated Apply your Understanding in each chapter encourages students to critically reflect on the ideas being introducedNew Weblinks and references at the end of each chapter provide useful sources of research, and practice and policy materials.
- ISBN-100190323493
- ISBN-13978-0190323493
- Edition3rd
- PublisherOxford University Press ANZ
- Publication date2 November 2020
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions19.05 x 2.03 x 24.64 cm
- Print length488 pages
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About the Author
Louise Harms is the Chair and Head of the Department of Social Work at The University of Melbourne. She worked as a social worker for nine years in hospital and educational settings, before moving into her social work academic appointment at The University of Melbourne in 2001. Her research and teaching interests are in the areas of trauma and resilience, particularly in health and post-disaster contexts, as well as in social work education.
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- Publisher : Oxford University Press ANZ; 3rd edition (2 November 2020)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 488 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0190323493
- ISBN-13 : 978-0190323493
- Dimensions : 19.05 x 2.03 x 24.64 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 150,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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