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Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work

✍ Scribed by Susan P. Robbins, Pranab Chatterjee, Edward R. Canda


Publisher
Pearson / Allyn & Bacon
Year
2012
Tongue
English
Leaves
510
Edition
3rd
Category
Library

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✦ Synopsis


It includes contemporary developments in traditional lifespan theory, theories of political economy, and a separate chapter on transpersonal theory. Each chapter includes coverage of the research that supports a particular theory, an analysis of the validity of that research, and a discussion of updated β€œContemporary Issues.”

The text encourages students to develop critical thinking skills in analyzing and comparing theories.

✦ Subjects


human behavior, social services, social ecology


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