Overview

Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work, 3e approaches HBSE from a comparative theory perspective, providing coverage of the most current and contemporary theories as well as traditional theories.   It includes contemporary developments in traditional lifespan theory, theories of political economy, and a separate chapter on transpersonal theory. Each chapter includes coverage of the research that supports a particular theory, an analysis of the validity of that research, and a discussion of updated “Contemporary Issues.”   The text encourages students to develop critical thinking skills in analyzing and comparing theories.

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Author:   Susan Robbins ,  Pranab Chatterjee ,  Edward Canda
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 10.00cm , Height: 10.00cm , Length: 10.00cm
Weight:   0.100kg
ISBN:  

9780205033126

ISBN 10:   0205033121
Pages:   520
Publication Date:   12 May 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780134774633
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

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 Afterthough: Paths to Human Knowledge   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   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   Chapter 4: Theories of Empowerment Historical Context Key Concepts Stratification, Oppression, and Inequality: The Sociopolitical Context of Empowerment Theories. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersexed 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   Chapter 5: Feminist Theory Historical Context Key Concepts Feminist Theories Contemproary Thought in Feminist Theory Contemporary Issues Application to Social Work Practice Critical Analysis Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics Philosophical Underpinnings Methodological Issues and Empirical Support   Chapter 6: Theories of Assimilation, Acculturation, and 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   Chapter 7: 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   Chapter 8: Theories of Life Span Development Historical Context Key Concepts Theoretical Knowledge about Physical Development Theoretical Knowledge about Sexual 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 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Intersexed 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   Chapter 9: 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   Chapter 10: 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   Chapter 11: 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   Chapter 12: 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   Chapter 13: 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   Chapter 14: Application of Theories Alternative Approaches to Theory Selection “Measuring Up” to the Themes for Critical Reflection on Theories Person-Focused Theories Environment-Focused Theories Twelve 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 Author Index Subject Index

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Susan P. Robbins, Ph.D., LCSW is an Associate Professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She received her MSW from the University of Minnesota and her Ph.D. from Tulane University. She is the lead author of two monographs on drug abuse prevention and has published several book chapters on drugs and drug abuse. She has been a contributing author to the Encyclopedia of Social Work and the Social Workers' Desk Reference on the topics of cults, satanic ritual abuse and recovered memory of abuse and has published numerous articles in professional journals.   Pranab Chatterjee received his undergraduate education from Viswa-Bharati University in West Bengal, India.  Subsequent to that, he received a master’s degree in social work from The University of Tennessee, another master’s degree in sociology from The University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. in sociology from The University of Chicago.  He is currently Grace Longwell Coyle Professor Emeritus at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.  Over the years, he has published many papers and books in social work and social welfare. His latest book is A Story of Ambivalent Modernization in Bangladesh and West Bengal (2010). Other recent books by him include Repackaging the Welfare State (1999), and Approaches to the Welfare State (1996).   Edward R. Canda, M.A., MSW, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Social Welfare at the University of Kansas. He has authored or co-authored 9 books and more than 100 articles, chapters, and other publications dealing with intersections of cultural diversity, spirituality, health, and disability in theory and practice. His most recent book is Spiritual Diversity in Social Work Practice, second edition (co-authored with Leola Dyrud Furman, Oxford University Press, 2010). Dr. Canda does extensive international research and teaching, especially in East Asia. He has a special interest in comparative cross-cultural studies of philosophies and theories of human behavior. Dr. Canda's website offers access to numerous related resources and links on these topics at www.socwel.ku.edu/canda.

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