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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... dominant groups to rule because the seeming absence of an independent consciousness in the oppressed can be taken to mean that subordinated groups willingly collaborate in their own victimization " ( 1990 , p . 5 ) . Often in ...
... dominant culture , and the oppressive relation- ship between the two cultures " ( 1999 , p . 128 ) . They delineated five stages of development : conformity , dissonance , resistance and immersion , introspection , and integrative aware ...
... dominant society . The theories discussed here address the inherent conflicts in norms and values between minority and dominant cultures . Their application , however , extends to the com- munity , organizational , small group , and ...
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The Nature of Theories | 1 |
CHAPTER | 24 |
Conflict Theories | 63 |
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