Human behavior and the social environment : shifting paradigms in essential knowledge for social work practice / Joe M. Schriver.
Publication details: Boston : Allyn and Bacon, c1995.Description: xv, 511 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:- 9780205141388
- 0205141382 (recycled, acidfree paper)
- 302 22 SCH
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Contents;
Chapter 1: Human behavior and the social environment and paradigms
Paradigms defined for social workers
Paradigms, culture and society
Core concerns of social work
etc.
Chapter 2: Traditional and alternative paradigms
Traditional/Dominant paradigm
Newer/alternative paradigm: The possible
Chapter 3: Paradigm thinking and social work knowledge for practice
Epistemology, models, theories, frameworks, concepts
The meaning of metaphor
The necessity of appreciating ambiguity
etc.
Chapter 4: Traditional/dominant perspective on individuals
A critical perspective on developmental journeys
The traditional and dominant
etc.
Chapter 5: Alternative/possible alternatives on individuals
Developmental perspectives: Commonality and diversity
The alternative and possible
etc.
Chapter 6: Perspectives on familiness
Social work and families
Traditional models
The alternative/possible
etc.
Chapter 7: Perspectives on groups
Traditional and alternative perspective
Illustrative reading 7.1: A parental support group in a pediatric
Illustrative reading 7.2: Functions of an adult
etc.
Chapter 8: Perspectives on organizations
Traditional paradigms
Strengths, weaknesses, criticism
Alternative paradigms
etc.
Chapter 9: Perspectives on community
Traditional perspectives
Alternative perspectives
Chapter 10: Putting it all together: Toward more complete views of humans and knowledge about us
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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