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Edited and with introductions by HARVEY A. HORNSTEIN, BARBARA BENEDICT BUNKER, W. WARNER BURKE, MARION GINDES, AND ROY J. LEWICKI

"Social Intervention: A Behavioral Science Approach" delves into the intricate world of behavioral science as it applies to social interventions. This insightful book explores the underlying principles that drive human behavior and how they can be harnessed to create positive change in society. Through a blend of theory and practical examples, readers are taken on a journey that highlights the potential impact of intentional interventions on a wide range of social issues. Whether you are a student, practitioner, or simply curious about the science of behavior, this book offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing effective social interventions.

The Free Press. 1971. 605p.

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edited by EDWARD SEIDMAN

FROM THE PREFACE: “While interest in social and community intervention has expanded dramatically in the last several decades, a number of areas have yet to receive thorough and intensive scrutiny, and as a group, they have not been brought together in a single source. An integration, overview, and critical appraisal of this nature by recognized experts is a felt need for graduate students and professionals in a variety of disciplines, as well as by legislators and social policymakers interested in planning and developing current and future social programs and policies. Meeting these needs is precisely the objective of the Handbook of Social Intervention. The Handbook is addressed to both students and professionals and should serve as a valuable resource volume for courses related to planned social change and policy. These courses come under a wide array of disciplines and professions- anthropology, economics, education, law, political science, psychology, psychiatry, social policy programs and institutes, sociology, social work, and urban planning…”

Beverly Hills . SAGE PUBLICATIONS. 1983. 672p.