why is the study of the social envirnment important to human behavior?
We become who we are as individuals as a result of our socialization in our social environment. If you want the answers to the "Why" questions in behavior (why do people steal, cheat, lie, etc...) you have to study social environment to get a better understanding. Social environment also helps us to predict behavior which can be helpful when you are looking at public policy. If poverty tends to lead to certain behaviors, you can attempt to alleviate the problem behavior by trying to meet the needs of the poor. Now of course it isnt this simplisitic, but human behavior can be analyzed best when taken in the context of social environment.
It's a ginormous library! and you don't have to leave your desk. also good entertainment. again, you don't have to leave your desk.