Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social WorkPearson/A and B, 2006 - 506 pagine Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work, 2/e is the first HSBE text to approach the subject from a comparative theory perspective, providing coverage of the most current and contemporary theories as well as traditional theories. A consistent framework for analysis is provided for all of the theoretical systems that are covered. This text encourages students to develop critical thinking skills in analyzing and comparing theories, and includes contemporary developments in traditional lifespan theory, theories of political economy, and a separate chapter on transpersonal theory (Ch. 12). Each chapter includes coverage of the research that supports a particular theory, as well as an analysis of the validity of that research; each chapter also includes a discussion of updated "Contemporary Issues." New features to the 2nd edition include updated content in all chapters, as well as new content on:
New theoretical content added to the textbook represents the most contemporary and cutting edge content in theory that is not usually found in other human behavior or theory textbooks. |
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... action and inter- action . 5. People are able to modify or alter the meanings and symbols that they use in action . and interaction on the basis of their interpretation of the situation . 6. People are able to make these modifications ...
... action . Society , in this view , is symbolic rather than material . People , however , do not act in isolation but , rather , fit " their lines of action to one another . " Collective action , therefore , is joint action in which human ...
... action , the principles of humanocracy and Gandhian social action presented in Chapter 2 ( systems theories ) are equally supported by transpersonal theory . For example , the basis of Gandhi's nonviolent action was satyagraha ( Truth ...
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The Nature of Theories | 1 |
CHAPTER | 24 |
Conflict Theories | 63 |
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Contemporary human behavior theory: a critical perspective for social work Susan P. Robbins,Pranab Chatterjee,Edward R. Canda Anteprima non disponibile - 2006 |