Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment Ninth Edition by Charles Zastrow, Karen K. Kirst-Asaren.
Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman's Understanding Human Behavior And The Social Environment looks at lifespan through the lens of social work theory and practice, covering human development and behavior theories within the context of family, organizational, and community systems.
Using a chronological lifespan approach, the book presents separate chapters on biological, psychological, and social impacts at the different lifespan stages with an emphasis on strengths and empowerment.