Community Psychology
Community Psychology
- ISBN 13:
9780205627714
- ISBN 10:
0205627714
- Edition: 4th
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 02/11/2009
- Publisher: Pearson
- Newer Edition
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Summary
Community Psychologyprovides students with an introduction to the concepts, research and applications emerging from the field of community psychology. Community Psychologyfocuses 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. Stress, coping social support and Resilience; The Importance of Social Change; Community Intervention Strategies; The mental health system; Social and Human Services in the Community; Schools, Children, and Communities; Law, Crime, and The Community; The Health Care System; Community Health and Preventive Medicine; Community/Organizational Psychology; The Future of Community Psychology.