Human Behavior Theory and Applications

A Critical Thinking Approach

AvElizabeth G. DePoy,Stephen French Gilson

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

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Beskrivning

In Human Behavior Theory and Applications, authors Elizabeth DePoy and Stephen Gilson use a critical thinking approach to engage students to think in depth about theory and its use in social work practice. With a strong focus on diversity, this book expands its theory coverage to include progressive and the most cutting-edge contemporary thinking. The authors skillfully introduce theory, critically examine each theory, including developmental theories, environmental theories, diversity theories, systems theories, and new and emerging theories, and then apply each theory to social work practice providing a synthesis of classical and contemporary theory for scholarly analysis and application to professional, intellectual, and social action.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2011-11-16
Mått:187 x 231 x 20 mm
Vikt:650 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:392
Upplaga:1
Förlag:SAGE Publications
ISBN:9781412990363

Utforska kategorier

Socialt arbete och välfärd inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Elizabeth DePoy is a professor at University of Maine School of Social Work where she has taught research and evaluation methods for 28 years. Her scholarship in social work focuses on methods of inquiry and particularly on integrating research, evaluation, and professional practice. She has co-authored 15 books and over 100 articles and presents her work locally through globally. Her most recent books include Branding and Designing Disability, and the 5th edition of Introduction to Research. Stephen Gilson is professor at the University of Maine where he teaches human behavior in the social environment, diversity theory, and biology for social workers. His own work is informed by systematic inquiry and thus he is committed to the synthesis of practice and research within social work. Stephen has authored/coauthored 12 books and over 80 articles including Branding and Designing Disability and Evaluation Practice. He presents his work nationally and internationally.

Recensioner i media

"What I like most about this text is that it taught students to think critically about theory and provided them with the tools for doing so. From this perspective this is a very valuable text for graduate students."

Innehållsförteckning

Section 1- Introduction to Theory1. Introduction: And There Was Theory2. The scope of human behavior and experience in diverse environments: Overview of Theory TypesSection 2- Closely Examining Theories of Humans in Environments3. Developmental Theories: Looking at humans over time4. Theories which look at individuals developing as a whole: Grand Theories5. Theories which look at individuals developing as parts: Specific Theories6. Foundations of Environmental Theories7. Environment Theories I8. Environment Theories II9. Foundations of Population Specific Theories10. Population Specific Theories I: Race, Ethnicity, Culture, Religion, Class11. Population Specific Theories II: Gender12. Population Specific Theories III: Disability Introduction13. Systems theories: Classic and Contemporary14. New and Emergent TheoriesSection 3- Application to Social Work Thinking, Knowledge, Values, Ethics and Practice15. Guidelines for Application to Social Work16. Application of Development Theories to Social Work17. Application of Environmental Theory to Social Work18. Application of Population Specific Theories to Social Work19. Application of Systems Theories to Social Work20. Application of New and Emerging Theories to Social Work21. Putting Theory to WorkReferences