Contemporary Human Behavior Theory: A Critical Perspective for Social Work

by Susan P. Robbins

Contemporary Human Behavior A Critical Perspective for Social Work, 2/e is the first HSBE text to approach the subject from a comparative theory perspective, providing coverage of the most current and contemporary theories as well as traditional theories. A consistent framework for analysis is provided for all of the theoretical systems that are covered. This text encourages students to develop critical thinking skills in analyzing and comparing theories, and includes contemporary developments in traditional lifespan theory, theories of political economy, and a separate chapter on transpersonal theory (Ch. 12). Each chapter includes coverage of the research that supports a particular theory, as well as an analysis of the validity of that research; each chapter also includes a discussion of updated “Contemporary Issues.” New features to the 2 nd edition include updated content in all chapters, as well as new content New theoretical content added to the textbook represents the most contemporary and cutting edge content in theory that is not usually found in other human behavior or theory textbooks.

Genres: Social Work, Academic, Textbooks

528 pages, Paperback

First published November 26, 1997

Reviews

[Maggie]

Didn't think it was a great book to use.
1.) Didn't care for the order that the theories were presented in.
2.) Thought that IF this book is only meant to be an OVERVIEW than the authors went way overboard on their "wordiness" in their chapters... especially chapter 10.
3.) Since it was suppose to be an overview of human developmental theories, it gave many, many theories and their main contributors.
4.) Critical perspective is code for Abstract. (Not that this is a problem, just a note.

[Sena]

I read this book for my Human Behavior class. Not my favorite textbook in the world, but it was very informative.

[Liz]

Read for school. Good overview of various human behavior theories.

[Trisha]

Provides a nice theoretical background of various types of therapy.

[Kristy Britt]

A staple of my MSW proram!