Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory (Connecting Core Competencies) 7th Edition – Ebook PDF Version – Digital Instant Dowload.

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0205036481
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0205036486
• Author: Orren Dale, PhD

Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory provides an expanded treatment of systems theory, and applies the theory to common social work concerns. The text links systems to social roles, and provides a framework for critical assessment of the theories from the systems/roles perspective. It assesses the strengths and weaknesses of each theory with regard to the value of each theory for social work practice.

Social systems theory remains the focus of this text. In addition theories are identified as grand theories, middle range theories, or focal theories, to assist the student in understanding the scope and application of theories across system sizes. This text breaks new ground in using role theory as a middle range theory to address common features of human systems at a level that is more intuitive for students, and yet detailed enough to stimulate independent thinking. The text addresses the standard repertoire of theories, and in addition presents application of the theories to social issues such as violence and addiction.

Table contents:

Chapter 1:Introduction

Chapter 2:Foundations for Social Systems Theory

Chapter 3:Social Systems and Social Work

Chapter 4:Social Systems and Social Roles

Chapter 5:Psychodynamic Theories

Chapter 6:Psychosocial Theory

Chapter 7:Behavioral Learning Theories

Chapter 8:Cognitive and Humanistic Theories

Chapter 9:Family Theories

Chapter 10:Group Theories

Chapter 11:Organizational Theories

Chapter 12:Community Theories

Chapter 13:Theories Applied to Addiction

Chapter 14:Theories Applied to Violence

Chapter 15:Theories Applied to Populations at Risk

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1. Explore Human Behavior and Social Systems Theory in 7th Edition
2. Dive Deep into Social Environment Studies with 7th Edition of Human Behavior
3. Uncover the Link between Human Behavior and Social Environment: 7th Edition Theory Guide