Contemporary human behavior theory : a critical perspective for social work /
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| Author / Creator: | Robbins, Susan P. |
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Imprint: | Boston, MA : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, c2006. |
| Description: | xix, 506 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5771214 |
Table of Contents:
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 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
- An Afterthought: Paths to Human Knowledge
- Summary
- Chapter 2. Systems Theory
- Historical Context
- Key Concepts
- Structural Functionalism
- The Ecological Perspective
- Dynamic Systems Theory
- Deep Ecology
- Ecofeminism
- Contemporary Issues
- Application to Social Work Practice
- Critical Analysis
- Consistency with Social Work Values
- Philosophical Underpinnings
- Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
- Summary
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 4. Theories of Empowerment
- Historical Context
- Key Concepts
- Stratification, Oppression, and Inequality: The Sociopolitical Context of Empowerment Theories
- Feminist Theory
- Feminist Standpoint 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
- Chapter 5. Theories of Assimilation, Acculturation, Bicultural Socialization, and Ethnic Minority Identity
- Historical Context
- Key Concepts
- Deficiency Theory
- The Dual Perspective
- Bicultural Socialization
- Ethnic, Racial/Cultural, and Minority Identity
- A Multidimensional Transactional Model of Bicultural Identity
- Transculturality
- Cultural Competence
- Contemporary Issues
- Application to Social Work Practice
- Critical Analysis
- Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
- Philosophical Underpinnings
- Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
- Summary
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 7. Theories of Life Span Development
- Historical Context
- Key Concepts
- Theoretical Knowledge about Physical Development
- Theoretical Knowledge about Neurobiology and Neurotransmission
- 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
- Shame Resilience Theory
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Identity Development
- Stage Theories: Popularity versus Validity
- Contemporary Issues
- Application to Social Work Practice
- Critical Analysis
- Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
- Philosophical Underpinnings
- Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
- Summary
- Chapter 8. Theories of Cognitive and Moral Development
- Historical Context
- Cognitive Development
- Moral Development
- Contemporary Issues
- Application to Social Work Practice
- Critical Analysis
- Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
- Philosophical Underpinnings
- Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
- Summary
- Chapter 9. Symbolic Interaction
- Historical Context
- Key Concepts
- The Chicago School and Early Interactionism
- Roads from Mead
- Role Theory, Reference Groups, and Socialization through the Life Cycle
- Contemporary Issues
- Application to Social Work Practice
- Critical Analysis
- Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
- Philosophical Underpinnings
- Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
- Summary
- Chapter 10. Phenomenology, Social Constructionism, and Hermeneutics
- Historical Context
- Key Concepts
- Roads from Schutz
- Contemporary Issues
- Application to Social Work Practice
- Critical Analysis
- Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
- Philosophical Underpinnings
- Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
- Summary
- Chapter 11. Behaviorism, Social Learning, and Exchange Theory
- Behaviorism
- Social Learning Theory
- Exchange Theory
- Contemporary Issues
- Application to Social Work Practice
- Critical Analysis
- Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
- Philosophical Underpinnings
- Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
- Summary
- Chapter 12. Transpersonal Theory
- Historical Context
- Key Concepts
- Transpersonal 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
- Chapter 13. Application of Theories
- Alternative Approaches to Theory Selection
- "Measuring Up" to the Themes for Critical Reflection on Theories
- Person-Focused Theories
- Environment-Focused Theories
- Eleven Great Ideas
- An Example of Integrating Theories for a Practice Issue
- Roads from Here: Future Possibilities and Challenges for Innovation in Human Behavior Theory
- References and Bibliography
- Discography
- Name Index
- Subject Index
