Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Social Systems Theory
6th Edition
Published on 24. July 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
456 pages
978-0-205-61369-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
The authors evaluate the theories and provide a framework that helps apply theory into practice. A generalist social work practice framework is used throughout.
Reviews / Votes
"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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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 166 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
719 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-61369-4 (9780205613694)
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Content
Part 1: Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: A Social Systems Perspective
Chapter 3: Social Systems Theory
Chapter 4: Social Stratification, Spirituality, and Diversity
Part 2: The Individual
Chapter 5: The Individual: Theories of Psychology used by Social Workers
Chapter 6: Psychosocial Theory
Part 3: The Social Group
Chapter 7: The Social Group: An Introduction
Chapter 8: The Social Group: Theoretical Support
Chapter 9: The Family as a System of Roles
Chapter 10: The Social Group and the Family: Social Systems Theory
Part 4: The Formal Organization
Chapter 11: The Formal Organization: An Introduction
Chapter 12: The Formal Organization: Social Systems Theory
Chapter 13: The Formal Organization as a Social System
Part 5: The Community
Chapter 14: The Community: An Introduction
Chapter 15: The Community: Social Systems Theory
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: A Social Systems Perspective
Chapter 3: Social Systems Theory
Chapter 4: Social Stratification, Spirituality, and Diversity
Part 2: The Individual
Chapter 5: The Individual: Theories of Psychology used by Social Workers
Chapter 6: Psychosocial Theory
Part 3: The Social Group
Chapter 7: The Social Group: An Introduction
Chapter 8: The Social Group: Theoretical Support
Chapter 9: The Family as a System of Roles
Chapter 10: The Social Group and the Family: Social Systems Theory
Part 4: The Formal Organization
Chapter 11: The Formal Organization: An Introduction
Chapter 12: The Formal Organization: Social Systems Theory
Chapter 13: The Formal Organization as a Social System
Part 5: The Community
Chapter 14: The Community: An Introduction
Chapter 15: The Community: Social Systems Theory