Human behavior and the social environment, macro level : groups, communities, and organizations

✍ Scribed by Besthorn, Fred H.; Van Wormer, Katherine S

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 385
• Edition: 3
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Unique to Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level is the focus on the natural as well as physical environment in the study of human behavior and use of a trauma-informed model in the study of social service organizations. This is the only social work text to include a chapter on findings from social psychology relevant to human behavior.

Abstract: Unique to Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Macro Level is the focus on the natural as well as physical environment in the study of human behavior and use of a trauma-informed model in the study of social service organizations. This is the only social work text to include a chapter on findings from social psychology relevant to human behavior

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Cover
Human Behavior and the Social Environment MACRO LEVEL
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Contents
Preface
1. Theoretical Perspectives
Critical Thinking at the Macro Level
Paradigm Shift
Introduction to Macro Theory
Ecosystems Model
Sustainability
Structural Functionalism
Conflict and Structural Formulations
Social Justice Approaches: Feminist, Empowerment, and Anti-​Oppressive Perspectives
Practice Implications
Summary and Conclusion
Thought Questions
2. The Social Psychology of Group Behavior
Historical Development
Studies of Social Conformity
Obedience Studies Role TheoryStudies Involving Context
Prejudice
Social Psychology: Scapegoats and Out-​Groups
Groupthink
Cults
Progressive Aspects of Collective Behavior
Practice Implications
Summary and Conclusion
Thought Questions
3. Families in Society
The Family as an Ecosystem
Ethnic Family Patterns
American Indians
African-​American Families
Asian-​American Families
Gay and Lesbian Families
Transgender Families
Macro Policy Issues
The Impact of Globalization Worldwide
Family Violence from a Human Rights Perspective
The Legacy of the Iraq/​Afghanistan Wars
Promising Initiatives Other Empowering ApproachesSummary and Conclusion
Thought Questions
4. Culture and Society
Cultural Competency, Cultural Humility
Ethnocentrism
Culture as Macro System
Cultural Values
The Political Manipulation of Cultural Values
Practice Implications
Summary and Conclusion
Thought Questions
5. Community and Community Development
Theories of Community Breakdown
The Community Is Alive and Well
Self-​Help Communities
Power and Empowerment in Community Life
Restorative Justice as Community Justice
Practice Implications
Summary and Conclusion
Thought Questions 6. Human Behavior and Organizational EnvironmentWhat Is an Organization?
Adopting a Critical Perspective
Historical Perspectives: An Overview
Leadership in Organizational Settings
Multiple Theoretical Perspectives on Organizations
Anti-​Oppressive Analysis
The Corporation
Classic Views on Alienation
Extending Critical, Material Perspectives: Structuration Theory
Organizations that Empower
Practical Implications
Summary and Conclusion
Thought Questions
7. Human Behavior and the Natural Environment
Ecological Disaster and Decline: Global Challenges The Loss of Biodiversity and Modern Agri-​BusinessWar and the Environment
Environmental Justice and Environmental Racism
Consumerism
Global Climate Change
Conventional Ideas of Community and Environment in Social Work
Alternative Perspectives on Person and Environment
An Expanded Ecological Model for Social Work
Summary and Conclusion
Thought Questions
8. Human Behavior and the Religious/​Spiritual Environment
Major Religious/​Spiritual Traditions
Definitions
The Oppression of Evangelicals in Social Work?
A Holistic Model
Sustainability and Spirituality

✦ Subjects

Social ecology;Social psychology;SOCIAL SCIENCE;Sociology;General