This book aims to provide the reader with scientific facts and basic concepts related to human behavior and the environmental, social, and cultural factors that drive and direct it. As a result of scientific development and technological progress, humans have begun to contemplate the reality of their behavior and the internal and external forces that affect it. Although the physical and social environment is fundamental in shaping this behavior, humans—as living beings—share biological, psychological, and mental capabilities that form the external framework of their being, motivations, and aspirations. Therefore, this book helps the reader understand and interpret all the environmental, biological, and psychological factors that shape human behavior and influence its growth and development according to the individual's life stage and in relation to the nature and conditions of their society.

This book will benefit all those interested in studying human behavior and its nature, as well as specialists in psychological and social care, and professionals in education and psycho-social rehabilitation. It offers all readers an opportunity to learn important scientific facts related to their lives and interactions. Parents can benefit from its insights to understand their children's behavior and motivations. Young children can acquire basic knowledge about human nature and stages of growth. Young adults will find it a scientific reference explaining the challenges and requirements of their stage. Middle-aged individuals will find clarity on the nature of their stage and its challenges. Finally, elderly members of society will learn to understand the maturity stage of life, adopting new behaviors that bring hope and happiness to enjoy this vital phase of human life.

In general, the study of human behavior and the environment has become an essential part of university curricula specializing in the humanities and social sciences. In developed countries, faculties of education, psychology, and social work consider the course on human behavior and the social environment fundamental, due to its importance in guiding students to understand human behavior within environmental constraints and the continuous interaction between human systems and their environment. The facts in this book are based on the reader's readiness to understand the basics of general psychology and sociology, which are foundational for understanding the link between human behavior and the social environment. For example, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in the United States has approved this course as a core requirement for social work education at both bachelor's and master's levels, serving as a model for prestigious universities worldwide. The CSWE (2000) directive states that social work programs must provide a curriculum on bio-psycho-social development theories, focusing on the interactions between biological, psychological, and cultural systems that influence and are influenced by human behavior.

In the context of modernizing curricula in Arab universities, this book has been prepared according to modern standards for university textbooks, based on technical foundations for content and presentation:

First: Content

• The book relies on general systems theory and the ecological concept as a theoretical framework.
• It includes scientific facts and social knowledge from various theories and models to enrich the discussion.
• It discusses individual life development using Erikson's psychosocial theory, along with concepts from Piaget's cognitive theory, Kohlberg's theory of moral development, and Schaie's theory of adult development.
• The book identifies biological, psychological, and social factors affecting different growth stages, discussing the impact of the social environment.
• It addresses modern, realistic topics for each growth stage, analyzing their social dimensions and contemporary issues.

Second: Presentation

• The book includes a general introduction to its objectives, importance, and connection to the humanities curriculum.
• It provides both concise and detailed indexes to help readers navigate the content.
• The book is divided into sequential chapters according to the natural stages of human life, ensuring a harmonious and integrated reading experience.
• Each chapter includes practical learning objectives, in line with modern standards.
• The author uses images, tables, graphs, and figures to aid understanding.
• A summary is provided at the end of each chapter to recap the material.
• A case study related to the theoretical information is included in each chapter to assess comprehension.
• The author discusses important research topics to encourage further reading and self-learning.

The author has used an analytical model to present information and clarify the relationship between aspects of human behavior and the core concepts of modern humanities curricula.

• Number of Pages: 336
• Year of Publication: 2023
• Binding Type: Hardcover
• Edition Number: 2
• Print Color: Black
• Dimensions (cm): 17x24
• Weight (kg): 0.700
• Barcode: 9789957643317