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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... value orienta- tion ( Parsons , 1951 , pp . 350-351 ) . Thus , in Parson's formulation , the notion of value con- sensus , or shared values within a society , was central . It is through the shared values that the larger social ...
... values and lifestyles are at variance with those of the dominant culture are strongly buttressed by certain assumptions of physical science that many social scientists have come to accept as axiomatic . Imputed to social phenomena are ...
... values and norms of the larger society . In other words , to some extent they become acculturated . As minorities become acculturated , they also become exposed to a wider variety of values and behaviors and , if they embrace these new ...
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The Nature of Theories | 1 |
CHAPTER | 24 |
Conflict Theories | 63 |
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