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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... exchange theory beyond the individ- ual and dyadic level and focused on the process of exchange in groups ( Blau , 1964 , p . 2 ) . He theorized a sequence that leads from personal exchange to social structure and eventually to social ...
... Exchange between Persons : by norm of reciprocity , by cost - benefit criteria , by material exchange , by rules of distributive justice . ( Outcome : Either uneven exchange , leading to power of one over another , or even exchange ...
... exchange . One must recognize , however , that the framework of exchange is largely based on interpersonal interaction , even when it is applied to structural features of society and social change . Thus , social , cultural , and ...
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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 |