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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... forces is stressed . The systemic rela- tionships between these dimensions are emphasized . Because people interact with their environments , they are not constrained by intrapsychic or biological forces . Thus , problems are not ...
... Forces Theories of culture change place their primary focus on social and cultural forces and processes . Both Norton's and Galan's models give an additional emphasis to situational context and the continuum of time . Issues relating to ...
... force of transpersonal theory , which goes beyond the earlier three theoretical forces of Freudianism , behaviorism , and humanism . This fourth force is an outgrowth of humanistic theory ( the " third force " ) that devel- oped in the ...
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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 |