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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... theory is sufficient to inform practice . The second instance may lead to relativism — that every theory is equally useful in shaping a view of how human beings grow and change . In social work education , it is rare to find a text that ...
... theory's heuristic value relates to its ability to generate new lines of inquiry and knowledge . We have presented some basic considerations for criteria that are necessary to empir- ically evaluate a theory . To determine whether a ...
... theory , 100–106 Feminist theory , 97-100 Fetal development , 202t Fixed ratio schedules , 355 Focal systems , 39 , 40f , 41f Formal operations stage , 264-265 , 266t , 405-406 Fowler's faith development theory , 280-283 Frankfurt ...
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The Nature of Theories | 1 |
CHAPTER | 24 |
Conflict Theories | 63 |
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