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Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work
Susan P. Robbins, University of Houston
Pranab Chatterjee, Case Western Reserve University
Edward R. Canda, University of Kansas

ISBN-10: 0205149200
ISBN-13: 9780205149209

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 1998
Format: Cloth; 465 pp
Published: 11/26/1997

This new HBSE text is the first to approach the subject from a comparative theory perspective, including coverage of contemporary knowledge 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 political economy, and a separate chapter on transpersonal theory (Ch. 12). The text includes explicit content on spirituality, oppression, and social justice. Each chapter includes coverage of the research that supports a particular theory, as well as an analysis of the validity of that research; each chapter also includes a discussion of “Contemporary Issues.” The last chapter, Chapter 13, provides a case example demonstrating how the various theories can be applied to a single case.

This product accompanies:
Robbins, Chatterjee & Canda, Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work, 2/E

Takes a comparative theory approach, with coverage of both historical and contemporary perspectives on each theory.

A consistent framework for analysis of all theories is provided in every chapter.

Unique flowcharts provide visual demonstrations of how theory is applied to practice.

Includes coverage of oppression and social justice and spirituality.

An extended case example is provided in Chapter 13, to illustrate how the various theories can be applied.

Research supporting each theory is presented, along with philosophical and methodological assumptions and an analysis of whether the theory is supported by the research.

1.The Nature of Theories.

Organization 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 Construction.

Theories: Application to Practice.

Critical Analysis of Theory: The Missing Dimension.

Summary.

2.System Theory.

Historical Context.

Key Concepts.

Structural Functionalism.

The Ecological Perspective.

Dynamic Systems Theory.

Deep Ecology.

Contemporary Issues.

Application to Social Work Practice.

Critical Analysis.

Consistency with Social Work Values.

Philosophical Underpinnings.

Methodological Issues and Empirical Support.

Summary.

3.Conflict Theories.

Historical Context.

Key Concepts.

Class Conflict.

Roads from Marx.

Contemporary Issues.

Application to Social Work Practice.

Critical Analysis.

Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics.

Philosophical Underpinnings.

Methodological Issues and Empirical Support.

Summary.

4.Theories of Empowerment

Historical Context.

Key Concepts.

Stratification, Oppression, and Inequality: The Sociopolitical Context of Empowerment Theories.

Feminist Theory.

Lesbian and Gay Empowerment Theories.

Social Work Empowerment Theories.

Contemporary Issues.

Application to Social Work Practice.

Critical Analysis.

Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics.

Philosophical Underpinnings.

Methodological Issues and Empirical Support.

Summary.

5.Theories of Acculturation, Assimilation & Bicultural Socialization.

Historical Context.

Key Concepts.

Deficiency Theory.

The Dual Perspective.

Bicultural Socialization.

Ethnic Identity.

A Multidimensional Transactional Model of Bicultural Identity.

Transculturality.

Contemporary Issues.

Application to Social Work Practice.

Critical Analysis.

Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics.

Philosophical Underpinnings.

Methodological Issues and Empirical Support.

Summary.

6.Psychodynamic Theory.

Historical Context.

Key Concepts.

Sigmund Freud: Psychoanalysis.

Roads from Freud.

The Freudian Mainstream.

The Freudian Left.

Contemporary Issues.

Application to Social Work Practice.

Critical Analysis.

Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics.

Philosophical Underpinnings.

Methodological Issues and Empirical Support.

Summary.

7.Theories of Lifespan Development.

Historical Context.

Key Concepts.

Theoretical Knowledge about Physical Development.

Theories of Psychosocial Development: The Life Span Approach.

Roads from Erikson.

Theories of Midlife Development.

Life Span Development and Late Adulthood.

Life Span Development of Women.

Gay and Lesbian Development.

Stage Theories: Popularity versus Validity.

Contemporary Issues.

Application to Social Work Practice.

Critical Analysis.

Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics.

Philosophical Underpinnings.

Methodological Issues and Empirical Support.

Summary.

8.Theories of Cognitive and Moral Development.

Historical Context.

Cognitive Development.

Moral Development.

Contemporary Issues.

Application to Social Work Practice.

Critical Analysis.

Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics.

Philosophical Underpinnings.

Methodological Issues and Empirical Support.

Summary.

9.Symbolic Interaction.

Historical Context.

Key Concepts.

The Chicago School and Early Interactionism.

Roads from Mead.

Role Theory, Reference Groups, and Socialization through the Life Cycle.

Contemporary Issues.

Application to Social Work Practice.

Critical Analysis.

Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics.

Philosophical Underpinnings.

Methodological Issues and Empirical Support.

Summary.

10.Phenomenology, Social Constructionism and Hermeneutics.

Historical Context.

Key Concepts.

Roads from Schutz.

Contemporary Issues.

Application to Social Work Practice.

Critical Analysis.

Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics.

Philosophical Underpinnings.

Methodological Issues and Empirical Support.

Summary.

11.Behavioral, Social Learning and Exchange Theory.

Behaviorism.

Social Learning Theory.

Exchange Theory.

Contemporary Issues.

Application to Social Work Practice.

Critical Analysis.

Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics.

Philosophical Underpinnings.

Methodological Issues and Empirical Support.

Summary.

12.Transpersonal Theory.

Historical Context.

Key Concepts.

Transpersonal Theories.

Contemporary Issues.

Application to Social Work Practice.

Critical Analysis.

Consistency with Social Work Values and Ethics.

Philosophical Underpinnings.

Methodological Issues and Empirical Support.

Summary.

13.Application of Theory.

Alternative Approaches to Theory Selection.

"Measuring Up" to the Themes for Critical Reflection on Theories.

Person-Focused Theories.

Environment-Focused Theories.

Eleven Great Ideas.

An Example of Integrating Theories for a Practice Issue.

Roads from Here: Future Possibilities and Challenges for Innovation in Human Behavior Theory.

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