Intended for graduate- and advanced college-level students of social work, this text covers traditional and alternative paradigms of social work knowledge and practice and of individuals; and perspectives on families, groups, organizations, and community. This update (previous, 1995) includes illustrative readings at the end of chapters. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. Key Benefit: This is a revision of a book that was the first to thoroughly integrate new perspectives into the traditional Human Behavior and Social Environment field. Researchers are constantly looking for new information on topics like feminism, creativity, religion, multiple intelligences, violence, technology, etc. Key Topics: This book meets all new Council on Social Work Education standards for providing content on diversity, social justice, and oppressed groups. It also includes information on traditional and alternative paradigms, cultural competence, development, intelligence, and more. Market: Social Workers and family therapists.