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Contemporary Human Behavior Theory : A Critical Perspective for Social Work

ISBN: 9780205408160 | 0205408168
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: PRENTICE HALL
Pub. Date: 1/1/2006

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SummaryTable of Contents
Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work, 2/eis 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 ... MORE
Forewordxv
Prefacexvii
Acknowledgmentsxix
The Nature of Theories
1(24)
Orga... MORE
2(2)
Why Study Theories of Human Behavior?
4(1)
Theories: What Are They?
5(1)
The Social Construction of Theories
6(1)
Ideology, Scientific Theory, and Social Work Practice
7(5)
Determinism and Reductionism: A Problem of Social Construction
12(1)
Theories: Application to Practice
13(2)
Critical Analysis of Theory: The Missing Dimension
15(7)
An Afterthought: Paths to Human Knowledge
22(1)
Summary
23(2)
Systems Theory
25(38)
Historical Context
26(2)
Key Concepts
28(1)
Structural Functionalism
28(5)
The Ecological Perspective
33(3)
Dynamic Systems Theory
36(10)
Deep Ecology
46(1)
Ecofeminism
47(1)
Contemporary Issues
48(2)
Application to Social Work Practice
50(6)
Critical Analysis
56(3)
Consistency with Social Work Values
59(1)
Philosophical Underpinnings
60(1)
Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
61(1)
Summary
62(1)
Conflict Theories
63(29)
Historical Context
64(1)
Key Concepts
65(1)
Class Conflict
66(4)
Roads from Marx
70(9)
Contemporary Issues
79(1)
Application to Social Work Practice
80(5)
Critical Analysis
85(2)
Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
87(1)
Philosophical Underpinnings
88(1)
Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
89(1)
Summary
90(2)
Theories of Empowerment
92(34)
Historical Context
93(1)
Key Concepts
94(1)
Stratification, Oppression, and Inequality: The Sociopolitical Context of Empowerment Theories
94(3)
Feminist Theory
97(3)
Feminist Standpoint Theory
100(6)
Lesbian and Gay Empowerment Theories
106(4)
Social Work Empowerment Theories
110(3)
Contemporary Issues
113(1)
Application to Social Work Practice
114(4)
Critical Analysis
118(4)
Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
122(1)
Philosophical Underpinnings
123(1)
Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
123(2)
Summary
125(1)
Theories of Assimilation, Acculturation, Bicultural Socialization, and Ethnic Minority Identity
126(36)
Historical Context
127(3)
Key Concepts
130(2)
Deficiency Theory
132(2)
The Dual Perspective
134(2)
Bicultural Socialization
136(1)
Ethnic, Racial/Cultural, and Minority Identity
137(3)
A Multidimensional Transactional Model of Bicultural Identity
140(9)
Transculturality
149(1)
Cultural Competence
150(2)
Contemporary Issues
152(1)
Application to Social Work Practice
153(4)
Critical Analysis
157(2)
Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
159(1)
Philosophical Underpinnings
160(1)
Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
160(1)
Summary
161(1)
Psychodynamic Theory
162(36)
Historical Context
163(1)
Key Concepts
163(1)
Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis
164(7)
Roads from Freud
171(1)
The Freudian Mainstream
171(10)
The Freudian Left
181(3)
Contemporary Issues
184(3)
Application to Social Work Practice
187(4)
Critical Analysis
191(1)
Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
192(2)
Philosophical Underpinnings
194(1)
Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
194(2)
Summary
196(2)
Theories of Life Span Development
198(60)
Historical Context
199(1)
Key Concepts
199(2)
Theoretical Knowledge about Physical Development
201(1)
Theoretical Knowledge about Neurobiology and Neurotransmission
201(7)
Theories of Psychosocial Development: The Life Span Approach
208(6)
Roads from Erikson
214(1)
Theories of Midlife Development
215(5)
Life Span Development and Late Adulthood
220(3)
Life Span Development of Women
223(3)
Shame Resilience Theory
226(7)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Identity Development
233(12)
Stage Theories: Popularity versus Validity
245(2)
Contemporary Issues
247(1)
Application to Social Work Practice
248(3)
Critical Analysis
251(2)
Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
253(1)
Philosophical Underpinnings
254(1)
Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
255(2)
Summary
257(1)
Theories of Cognitive and Moral Development
258(38)
Historical Context
259(1)
Cognitive Development
260(13)
Moral Development
273(10)
Contemporary Issues
283(2)
Application to Social Work Practice
285(3)
Critical Analysis
288(2)
Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
290(2)
Philosophical Underpinnings
292(1)
Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
292(3)
Summary
295(1)
Symbolic Interaction
296(28)
Historical Context
296(1)
Key Concepts
297(1)
The Chicago School and Early Interactionism
298(4)
Roads from Mead
302(7)
Role Theory, Reference Groups, and Socialization through the Life Cycle
309(4)
Contemporary Issues
313(1)
Application to Social Work Practice
314(3)
Critical Analysis
317(3)
Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
320(1)
Philosophical Underpinnings
321(1)
Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
322(1)
Summary
323(1)
Phenomenology, Social Constructionism, and Hermeneutics
324(25)
Historical Context
325(2)
Key Concepts
327(2)
Roads from Schutz
329(10)
Contemporary Issues
339(1)
Application to Social Work Practice
340(3)
Critical Analysis
343(2)
Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
345(1)
Philosophical Underpinnings
346(1)
Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
347(1)
Summary
348(1)
Behaviorism, Social Learning, and Exchange Theory
349(37)
Behaviorism
350(5)
Social Learning Theory
355(8)
Exchange Theory
363(7)
Contemporary Issues
370(1)
Application to Social Work Practice
371(5)
Critical Analysis
376(3)
Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
379(1)
Philosophical Underpinnings
380(2)
Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
382(2)
Summary
384(2)
Transpersonal Theory
386(36)
Historical Context
387(1)
Key Concepts
388(1)
Transpersonal Theories
389(20)
Contemporary Issues
409(1)
Application to Social Work Practice
410(5)
Critical Analysis
415(3)
Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics
418(1)
Philosophical Underpinnings
419(1)
Methodological Issues and Empirical Support
419(1)
Summary
420(2)
Application of Theories
422(23)
Alternative Approaches to Theory Selection
423(1)
``Measuring Up'' to the Themes for Critical Reflection on Theories
424(2)
Person-Focused Theories
426(2)
Environment-Focused Theories
428(4)
Eleven Great Ideas
432(5)
An Example of Integrating Theories for a Practice Issue
437(5)
Roads from Here: Future Possibilities and Challenges for Innovation in Human Behavior Theory
442(3)
References and Bibliography445(38)
Discography483(2)
Name Index485(10)
Subject Index495

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