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

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

 
9780205613694: Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory

Synopsis

Emphasizing the application of theory to practice, this text provides a comprehensive overview of the Human Behavior theories used at all levels of generalist social work practice - the individual, the social group, the family, the organization, and the community.

 

The authors evaluate the theories and provide a framework that helps apply theory into practice. A generalist social work practice framework is used throughout.

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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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9780133909104: Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Shifting Paradigms in Essential Knowledge for Social Work Practice with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (Connecting Core Competencies)

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ISBN 10:  0133909107 ISBN 13:  9780133909104
Publisher: Pearson, 2014
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