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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... become schooled through the system of formal public education , they become subject to socialization to the values and norms of the larger society . In other words , to some extent they become acculturated . As minorities become ...
... become internalized , and thus , the entire set of values , norms , and behaviors from both cultures becomes a resource from which individuals can draw . Persons who simply use adaptive behaviors without internalizing them , on the ...
... become typified in terms of routines that become reciprocal with that of other actors . According to Berger and Luckmann , " any such typification is an institution " ( 1967 , p . 54 ) . Institutions play an important role in ...
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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 |