Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory - Hardcover

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

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9780205359578: Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205359574 ISBN 13: 9780205359578

Publisher: Pearson, 2002

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This unique text provides a framework for evaluating various theories and a context for addressing social work practice with varying levels of social systems.

This revision places current theories of human behavior in a systems context. It is based upon a generalist practice foundation and includes practice examples that help students understand the underlying theory. The text examines the basic concepts in each of the various system sizes: the social group, the family, the organization, and the community. It includes expanded coverage of diversity, values and ethics; social and economic justice/oppression; populations-at-risk; and other areas.

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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

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