Human Behavior in a Just World ─ Reaching for Common Ground

"The book was a joy to read. The volume is packed with dynamic examples of international practice in both the local and global context that many students and teachers will find highly useful."-Richard J. Estes, University of Pennsylvania

"Human Behavior in a Just World makes an invaluable contribution to social work knowledge and practice. By focusing on 'the common human condition', Link and Ramanathan redirect social work's attention away from its decades-long drift toward an increasingly dichotomized understanding of human behavior".-Gregory Acevedo, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service

"The authors' diverse practice experiences shine through in numerous case examples and in their balancing of the concepts of the common human condition and cultural competence".-Lynne M. Healy, University of Connecticut School of Social Work

This dynamic text on human behavior takes a unique international perspective to introduce students to the concepts of social systems and development. Social workers now practice in an increasingly global context for reasons ranging front migration to international adoptions to developments in technology. Understanding these global connections is essential to social workers today.

Human Behavior in a Just World emphasizes the "common human condition" among people and encourages students to see the powerful connections between environmental conditions and behavior. The authors address key elements of human behavior through a global lens and, and discuss powerful global policy instruments and resources, such as the United Nations. Engaging North American and global case studies illustrate theories in practice.

Rosemary J. Link is associate vice president of academic affairs, Simpson College, Iowa. She previously served as professor of social work and dean of graduate studies at Augsburg College.
Chathapuram S. Ramanathan has worked and taught in the human service area for over three decades and currently heads up the consulting company Human Service Enterprises