Human Behavior And The Social Environment: Social Systems Theory

Dale Ph.D, Orren; Smith Ph.D, Rebecca; Norlin Ph.D, Julia M.; Chess Ph.D, Wayne A.

ISBN 10: 0205613691 / ISBN 13: 9780205613694

Verlag: Pearson (edition 6), 2008

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0205613691-7-1-13

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Human Behavior And The Social Environment: Social Systems Theory
• Verlag: Pearson (edition 6)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0205613691
• ISBN-13: 9780205613694
• Einband: Paperback
• Auflage: 6.
• Zustand: Fair

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Inhaltsangabe

Emphasizing the application of theory to practice, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the Human Behavior theories used at all levels of generalist social work practice - the individual, the social group, the family, the organization, and the community.

 

The authors evaluate the theories and provide a framework that helps apply theory into practice. A generalist social work practice framework is used throughout.

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Based on a generalist practice foundation, Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory, 6/e, evaluates various human behavior theories and examines the basic concepts in each of the systems: the individual, the social group, the family, the organization, and the community. .

New to this Edition:

• An expanded introduction to theory to show a direct connection between theory and practice, providing a framework for critical thinking as each new theory is presented in the text
• New information on rural communities as adapting systems, along with an emphasis on technology.
• A streamlined model of Social Systems Theory
• Information emphasizing the biological connection to psychosocial development theories
• A section on cognitive-behavioral theory, which complements the coverage of cognitive theory and behavioral theory
• Information on spirituality added to theories dealing with group process
• Three new organizational theories

Strong theoretical foundation Good emphasis on larger social systems Coherent organization of the text -- JoDee G. Keller, Pacific Lutheran University

I find that the focus on systems theory is excellent and by the time students are finished with the book they have a clear understanding of systems. -- Donna R. Fiedler, La Salle University