Includes bibliographical references (pages 568-585) and indexes.

Introduction to human behavior in the macro social environment -- Values and principles that guide generalist practice in the macro social environment -- Human behavior in groups : theories and dynamics -- Types of groups in the macro social environment -- Knowledge and theories about organizations -- Social service organizational settings, goals, and environmental contexts -- Organizational structure and dynamics -- Human behavior, management, and empowerment in organizations -- Communities in the macro social environment : theories and concepts -- Assessment of geographic communities and empowerment -- Neighborhood empowerment -- Diversity, populations-at-risk, and empowerment in the macro social environment -- Social justice and the global community.