Contemporary Human Behavior Theory

A Critical Perspective for Social Work

• Author(s): Susan P. Robbins, Pranab Chatterjee, Edward R. Canda,
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Pages: 491
• ISBN_10: 0205033121
  ISBN_13: 9780205033126
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / General , Nature / Ecology , Political Science / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare , Psychology / General , Social Science / Sociology / General ,

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Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work, 3e approaches HBSE from a comparative theory perspective, providing coverage of the most current and contemporary theories as well as traditional theories.

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 "Contemporary Issues."

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