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Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory (Connecting Core Competencies)by Orren Dale
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Presents major theories for systems addressed in generalist practice
This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series.
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.
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Note: MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab with eText, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205223478 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205223473 About the AuthorOrren Dale, PhD, received his MSSW from the University of Missouri, and his doctorate in Social Work Administration from Tulane University. He is currently licensed in clinical social work in both Texas and Oklahoma. Dale has extensive experience in social work education (teaching, administration, and field practicum) and accreditation at the undergraduate and graduate level. He currently teaches undergraduate and graduate human behavior and practice classes. His areas of expertise include workplace violence, addictions, human sexuality, and human behavior.
Rebecca Smith, PhD, received her MSSW and PhD from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is currently licensed in Texas. She has extensive experience in social policy, social work administration and CSWE accreditation. She teaches across the curriculum in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Her areas of expertise include social work education, social group work, Title IV-E, and human behavior.
Table of ContentsIn this Section: 1) Brief Table of Contents 2) Full Table of Contents
1) Brief Table of 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
2) Full Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction Human Behavior Theory and Social Work Practice CSWE Core Competencies Generalist Practice Theory and Practice in Social Work: Connecting the Dots Theoretical Range Theories as Maps: Grand, Middle Range, and Focal Theories Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 2: The Foundations for Social Systems Theory The Nature of Theory Social Systems Perspective General Systems Theory Ecological Theory Generalist Social Work Practice and P.I.E. Functional Theory Symbolic Interactionism and Role Theory Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 3: Social Systems and Social Work Social Systems in Generalist Practice Development of Social Systems Social Systems Cycle Social Systems Features Definitions of Social System Elements Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 4: Social Systems and Social Roles Systems Thinking, Role Theory and Generalist Practice Major Role Concepts Roles as Social Structures Role Dynamics Common Role Problems Role Problem Resolution Strategies Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 5: Psychodynamic Theories Individual Theory: The First Wave Psychoanalytic / Psychodynamic Theory Theoretical Base of Analytical Psychology Theoretical Base of Individual Psychology Childhood Attachment Theory Object Relations Theory Neurosis and Striving The Sane Society Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 6: Psychosocial Theory: A Social Systems Perspective Psychosocial Focus Assumptions Concepts The Biological Connection Infancy Post Infancy Preschool School Adolescence Early Adulthood Middle Adulthood Late Adulthood Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 7: Behavioral Learning Theories Behavioral Learning Theory Focus Assumptions Concepts Social Learning Theory Cognitive Behavioral Theory Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 8: Cognitive and Humanistic Theories Third Wave: Cognitive and Humanistic Theories Cognitive Development Theory Moral Development Theory Humanistic Theory Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 9: Family Theories Families as Emergent Structures Structural Family Theory Family Systems Theory Societal Emotional Process Communications / Interactive Theory Family Homeostasis Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 10: Group Theories Social Groups Collections, Categories, and the Social Group Collections of People Primary and Secondary Groups Natural and Rational Will Formed vs Natural Groups Task vs Treatment Groups Field Theory Exchange Theory Psychoanalytic Tavistock Groups Behavioral Group Theory Role Theroy in Groups Dimensions of Group Process In-Groups And Out-Groups: Boundaries and Identity Stages of Group Development Group Therapeutic Factors Group Leadership Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 11: Organizational Theories Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft Organizational Theory and Practice Authority The Weberian Bureaucracy—The Rationalist Position Rationalist Position and Social Systems Theory The Human Relations Position Human Relations Position and Social Systems Theory The Dialectic Social Systems Theory: Emergence Social Systems Theory: Definitions for Organizations Social Systems Theory: Stages of Formal Organizations Social Systems Theory: Total Quality Management Theories X, Y, And Z Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 12: Community Theories The Community: Traditonal Definitons The Evolving Community Traditional Geographic Community Theory The Ecological Position: Human Ecology Community Theorists The Community Power Position The Conflict Position The Community System Cycle Communities of Interest Stagnation and Emergence in Communities: Two Illustrations Rural Communities as Stagnant Systems Aids: A Community Of Interest Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 13: Theories Applied to Addiction Defining Addiction Measuring Addiction Toward a Theory of Addiction The Natural Mind The Psychiatric Model Existing Theories: A Sampler Assessing Addiction Theory and Treatment Effects of Interventions Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 14: Theories Applied to Violence Violence in Social Systems Perspective Ethology and Violence Flight, Fight, or Freeze The Death Drive Violence as Social Deviance Violence as Crime Operant Learning Exchange Theory Social Learning Domestic Violence Bullying Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 15 Theories on Social Systems, Social Capital, and Diversity Introduction Cultural Diversity Social Systems Theory Social Capital Conflict And Consensus Conflict, Religion, and Diversity Ethics and Cultural Diversity Summary Practice Test MySearchLab Connections
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