Community Psychology

by Karen Duffy

The concepts, research and applications emerging from the field of community psychology. Community Psychology, 5/e focuses 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. Attention is paid to both “classic” early writings and the most recent journal articles and reviews by today’s practitioners and researchers. Historical and alternative methods of effecting social change are explored in this book, with the overall theme that the environment is as important as the individual in it. This text is available in a variety of formats – digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson’s MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able 0205961088 / 9780205961085 Community Psychology Plus MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists 0205239927 / 9780205239924 MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205255620 / 9780205627714 Sociology of Mental Disorder

Hardcover

First published June 14, 2002

About the author

Karen Duffy a former model, television personality, bestselling author and actress.