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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... male bias ; and women's family role burdens , " superwoman " syndrome . Welfare state capitalism with government fine- tuning ; fair meritocracy— equal opportunity to complete and maximize potentials ; and freedom of opportunity in ...
... male samples and male models of development . This was not as well known , however , when Carol Gilligan ( 1977 , 1978 , 1982 ) first criticized normative developmental models for not reflecting women's development . In her critique of ...
... male development . As Bem ( 1993 ) has pointed out , although most feminist theorists agree that the male emphasis on separation , domination , and hierarchy is problematic , there is less agreement about the sources of male - female ...
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The Nature of Theories | 1 |
CHAPTER | 24 |
Conflict Theories | 63 |
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