Title:
Human behavior and the social environment : models, metaphors, and maps for applying theoretical perspectives to practice
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Publication Information:
Belmont, CA : Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2007
ISBN:
9780495006596
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Summary
Summary
This first edition theories-based book for human behavior provides students with three key tools for theory-by-theory comprehension: models, metaphors and maps. These tools help students to easily compare and contrast theories as well as understand their relevance to social work practice.
Table of Contents
| Part I Understanding Theories and Tools for Translation |
| 1 An Introduction to Theory and Practical Theorizing |
| 2 Tools for Translating and Practical Theorizing: Models and Metaphors |
| 3 Tools for Practical Theorizing: Theoretical Maps and Ecosystem Maps |
| Part II Models, Metaphors and Maps Applied |
| 4 Applied Ecological Theory |
| 5 Applied Social Systems Theory |
| 6 Applied Biology |
| 7 Applied Cognitive Science |
| 8 Applied Psychodynamic Theory |
| 9 Applied Behaviorism |
| 10 Applied Symbolic Interactionism |
| 11 Applied Social Role Theory |
| 12 Applied Economic Theory |
| 13 Applied Critical Theory |
| Part III Theoretical Integration |
| 14 Afterword: Multi Theory Practice and Routes to Integration |
| Index of Names |
| Index of Subject |
