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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... noted , " Conflict theory was more empirically positivistic than even organismic positivism " ( 1988 , p . 203 ) ... noted that both methodological and theoretical issues present continuing problems in the study of community power , not ...
... noted that while adaptive mechanisms may be used in coping , " the study of such psychological mechanisms does not require the theoretical framework of psychoanalysis " ( 1991 , p . 416 ) . Studies of subliminal techniques are often ...
... noted that new possibilities of intimacy may " have to evolve beyond the ways of our youth - inside or outside the old forms of marriage , friendship , family , com- munity - if they are to nourish us in age . " ( p . 257 ) . Similarly ...
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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 |