Essentials of Human Behavior - Integrating Person, Environment, and the Life Course

Informationen zum Autor Klappentext Essentials of Human Behavior combines Elizabeth D. Hutchison's two-volume Dimensions of Human Behavior to present a multidimensional framework for understanding human behavior. Integrating person, environment, and the life course, this best-selling text utilizes its hallmark case studies and balanced breadth and depth of coverage to help readers apply theory and general social work knowledge to unique practice situations. Now in four color and available with an interactive ebook, the Second Edition features a streamlined organization, the latest research, and original SAGE video to provide the most engaging introduction to human behavior available. Zusammenfassung Integrating person! environment! and the life course! this best-selling text leverages its hallmark case studies and balanced breadth and depth of coverage to help readers apply theory and general social work knowledge to unique practice situations. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I: A Multidimensional, Multi-Theoretical Approach for Multifaceted Social Work Chapter 1: Human Behvior: A Multidimensional Approach Human Behavior: Individual and Collective A Multidimensional Approach Diversity, Inequality, and the Pursuit of Social Justice: A Global Perspective Knowing and Doing Scientific Knowledge: Theory and Research A Word of Caution Chapter 2; Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior Multiple Perspectives for a Multidimensional Approach Systems Perspective Conflict Perspective Rational Choice Perspective Social Constructionist Perspective Psychodynamic Perspective Developmental Perspective Social Behavioral Perspective Humanistic Perspective The Merits of Multiple Perspectives Part II The Multiple Dimensions of the Person Chapter 3: The Biological Person An Integrative Approach for Understanding the Intersection of Interior Biological Health and Illness and Exterior Environment Factors A Look at Six Interior Environment Systems Exterior Socioeconomic Environment and Interior Health Environment Chapter 4: The Psychological Person Cognition and Emotion Theories of Cognition Theories of Emotion Cognitive/Emotional "Disorders" The Self Theories of the Self in Relationships The Concept of Stress Coping and Adaptation Normal and Abnormal Coping Chapter 5: The Spiritual Person The Spiritual Dimension Transpersonal Theories of Human Development The Role of Spirituality in Social Work Part III The Multiple Dimensions of the Environment Chapter 6: Culture and the Physical Environment The Challenge of Defining Culture A Postmodern View of Culture The Relationship Between the Physical Environment and Human Behavior The Natural Environment The Built Environment Place Attachment Homelessness Accessible Environments for Persons With Disabilities Chapter 7: Families Family Defined The Family in Historical Perspective Theoretical Perspectives for Understanding Families Diversity in Family Life Challenges to Family Life Chapter 8: Small Groups, Formal Organizations, and Communities Small Groups and Social Work Small Group Structure, Composition, and Processes Theories of Small Group Processes Formal Organization Defined Perspectives on Formal Organizations Technology and Social Service Organizations Community: Territorial and Relational Theoretical Approaches to Community Chapter 9: Social Institutions, Social Structure, and Social Movements Patterns of Social Life Contemporary Trends in Global and U.S. Social Institutions Theories of Social Inequality Social Movements: A Definition Perspectives on Social Movements Part IV : The Ch...

Product details

• Authors: Elizabeth D Hutchison, Elizabeth D. Hutchison
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2016
• EAN: 9781483377728
• ISBN: 978-1-4833-7772-8
• No. of pages: 672
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; Sozialpsychologie