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Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work (3rd

Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work (3rd Edition) Paperback - 2011

by Robbins, Susan P.; Chatterjee, Pranab; Canda, Edward R

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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.

Table of contents

Chapter 1: The Nature of TheoriesOrganization 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 ConstructionTheories: Application to PracticeCritical Analysis of Theory: The Missing Dimension An Afterthough: Paths to Human Knowledge Chapter 2: Systems TheoryHistorical ContextKey ConceptsStructural FunctionalismThe Ecological Perspective Dynamic Systems TheoryDeep EcologyEcofeminismContemporary Issues Application to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work ValuesPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 3: Conflict TheoriesHistorical ContextKey ConceptsClass ConflictRoads from MarxContemporary IssuesApplication to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work Values and EthicsPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 4: Theories of EmpowermentHistorical ContextKey ConceptsStratification, Oppression, and Inequality: The Sociopolitical Context of Empowerment Theories.Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersexed Empowerment TheoriesSocial Work Empowerment TheoriesContemporary IssuesApplication to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work Values and EthicsPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 5: Feminist TheoryHistorical ContextKey ConceptsFeminist TheoriesContemproary Thought in Feminist TheoryContemporary IssuesApplication to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work Values and EthicsPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 6: Theories of Assimilation, Acculturation, and Bicultural Socialization and Ethnic Minority IdentityHistorical ContextKey ConceptsDeficiency TheoryThe Dual PerspectiveBicultural SocializationEthnic, Racial/Cultural and Minority IdentityA Multidimensional Transactional Model of Bicultural IdentityTransculturalityCultural CompetenceContemporary IssuesApplication to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work Values and EthicsPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 7: Psychodynamic TheoryHistorical ContextKey ConceptsSigmund Freud: PsychoanalysisRoads from FreudThe Freudian MainstreamThe Freudian LeftContemporary IssuesApplication to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work Values and EthicsPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 8: Theories of Life Span DevelopmentHistorical ContextKey ConceptsTheoretical Knowledge about Physical DevelopmentTheoretical Knowledge about Sexual DevelopmentTheoretical Knowledge about Neurobiology and NeurotransmissionTheories of Psychosocial Development: The Life Span ApproachRoads from EriksonTheories of Midlife DevelopmentLife Span Development and Late AdulthoodLife Span Development of WomenShame Resilience TheoryLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Intersexed Identity DevelopmentStage Theories: Popularity versus ValidityContemporary IssuesApplication to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work Values and EthicsPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 9: Theories of Cognitive and Moral DevelopmentHistorical ContextCognitive DevelopmentMoral DevelopmentContemporary IssuesApplication to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work Values and EthicsPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 10: Symbolic InteractionHistorical ContextKey ConceptsThe Chicago School and Early InteractionismRoads from MeadRole Theory, Reference Groups, and Socialization through the Life CycleContemporary IssuesApplication to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work Values and EthicsPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 11: Phenomenology, Social Constructionism, and HermeneuticsHistorical ContextKey ConceptsRoads from SchutzContemporary IssuesApplication to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work Values and EthicsPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 12: Behaviorism, Social Learning, and Exchange TheoryBehaviorismSocial Learning TheoryExchange TheoryContemporary IssuesApplication to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work Values and EthicsPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 13: Transpersonal TheoryHistorical ContextKey ConceptsTranspersonal TheoriesContemporary IssuesApplication to Social Work PracticeCritical AnalysisConsistency with Social Work Values and EthicsPhilosophical UnderpinningsMethodological Issues and Empirical Support Chapter 14: Application of TheoriesAlternative Approaches to Theory Selection“Measuring Up” to the Themes for Critical Reflection on TheoriesPerson-Focused TheoriesEnvironment-Focused TheoriesTwelve Great IdeasAn Example of Integrating Theories for a Practice IssueRoads from Here: Future Possibilities and Challenges for Innovation in Human Behavior Theory References and BibliographyDiscographyAuthor IndexSubject Index

About the author

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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