Contemporary human behavior theory : a critical perspective for social work /

Contemporary human behavior theory : a critical perspective for social work /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:Robbins, Susan P.
Imprint:Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c1998.
Description:xiii, 465 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language:English
Subject:
Social service.
Human behavior.
Social ecology.
Human behavior.
Social ecology.
Social service.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/2966158
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Varying Form of Title:Human behaviour theory
Other authors / contributors:Chatterjee, Pranab, 1936-
Canda, Edward R.
ISBN:0205149200
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 417-447) and indexes.
Discography: p. 448.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. The Nature of Theories
  • Organization of the Book and Rationale for Selection of Theories
  • Why Study Theories of Human Behavior
  • Theories
  • What Are They?
  • The Social Construction of Theories
  • Ideology, Scientific Theory, and Social Work Practice
  • Determinism and Reductionism
  • A Problem of Social Construction
  • Theories
  • Application to Practice
  • Critical Analysis of Theory
  • The Missing Dimension
  • Summary
  • 2. System Theory
  • Historical Context
  • Key Concepts
  • Structural Functionalism
  • The Ecological Perspective
  • Dynamic Systems Theory
  • Deep Ecology
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Application to Social Work Practice
  • Critical Analysis
  • Consistency with Social Work Values
  • Philosophical Underpinnings
  • Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
  • Summary
  • 3. Conflict Theories
  • Historical Context
  • Key Concepts
  • Class Conflict
  • Roads from Marx
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Application to Social Work Practice
  • Critical Analysis
  • Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
  • Philosophical Underpinnings
  • Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
  • Summary
  • 4. Theories of Empowerment
  • Historical Context
  • Key Concepts
  • Stratification, Oppression, and Inequality
  • The Sociopolitical Context of Empowerment Theories
  • Feminist Theory
  • Lesbian and Gay Empowerment Theories
  • Social Work Empowerment Theories
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Application to Social Work Practice
  • Critical Analysis
  • Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
  • Philosophical Underpinnings
  • Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
  • Summary
  • 5. Theories of Acculturation, Assimilation & Bicultural Socialization
  • Historical Context
  • Key Concepts
  • Deficiency Theory
  • The Dual Perspective
  • Bicultural Socialization
  • Ethnic Identity
  • A Multidimensional Transactional Model of Bicultural Identity
  • Transculturality
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Application to Social Work Practice
  • Critical Analysis
  • Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
  • Philosophical Underpinnings
  • Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
  • Summary
  • 6. Psychodynamic Theory
  • Historical Context
  • Key Concepts
  • Sigmund Freud
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Roads from Freud
  • The Freudian Mainstream
  • The Freudian Left
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Application to Social Work Practice
  • Critical Analysis
  • Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
  • Philosophical Underpinnings
  • Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
  • Summary
  • 7. Theories of Lifespan Development
  • Historical Context
  • Key Concepts
  • Theoretical Knowledge about Physical Development
  • Theories of Psychosocial Development
  • The Life Span Approach
  • Roads from Erikson
  • Theories of Midlife Development
  • Life Span Development and Late Adulthood
  • Life Span Development of Women
  • Gay and Lesbian Development
  • Stage Theories
  • Popularity versus Validity
  • Contemporary Issues
  • Application to S

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