Zastrow and Kirst-Ashman’s UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, 10th Edition looks at the 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. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, this edition is completely up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the current Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Empowerment Series: Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment 10th Edition is written by Charles Zastrow; Karen K. Kirst-Ashman and published by Cengage Learning. ISBNs for Empowerment Series: Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment are 9781305445604, 1305445600 and the print ISBNs are 9781305803022, 1305803027. Additional ISBNs include 9781305663756, 9781305446632, 9781337342063, 9781305101913.