Human Behavior Theory and Social Work Practice remains a
foundation work for those interested in the practice and teaching
of social work. Roberta Greene covers theoretical areas and
individual theorists including classical psychoanalytic thought,
Eriksonian theory, Carl Rogers, cognitive theory, systems theory,
ecological perspectives, social construction, feminism, and
genetics. She discusses the historical context, its philosophical
roots, and major assumptions of each theory. The general theme,
which distinguishes this volume, is that the person-in-environment
perspective has been a central influence in the formation of the
profession's knowledge base, as well as its approach to practice.
Greene provides perspective on how individuals and social systems
interact.
This book examines how social workers can use theory to shape
social work practice by increasing his or her understanding of and
potential for enhancing human well-being. Greene covers the
relationship between human behavior theory and professional social
work practice. She also explores the challenges and limitations of
each theory and addresses the following issues: how the theory
serves as a framework for social work practice; how the theory
lends itself to an understanding of individual, family, group,
community, or organizational behavior; what the implications are of
the theory for social work interventions or practice strategies;
and what role it proposes for the social worker as a change
agent.
Throughout the profession's history, social workers have turned
to a number of theoretical approaches for the organizing concepts
needed to define their practice base. The aims of social work--to
improve societal conditions and to enhance social functioning of
and between individuals, families, and groups--are put into action
across all fields of practice and realized through a variety of
methods in a range of settings. This third edition, completely
revised, represents a fundamental contribution to the field, and
like its predecessors, will be widely used as a basic text.
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