Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment: A New Synthesis by Miriam McNown Johnson
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Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment
Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment
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Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment, Second Edition promotes critical thinking through extensive review and analysis of macro-level systems and structures, highlighting both the positive and negative impacts they have on individuals and families.
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Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment Summary
Table of Contents
Preface to the Second Edition
Organization of the Text
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction to Perspectives and Theories
Chapter 2: The Political Economy
Issues and Trends in Education
Chapter 4: Non-government-related Social Institutions
Health Care Issues and Trends in Health Care
Poverty as a Special Concern for Social Workers
Social Mobility
Understanding Social Stratification
Understanding Social Stratification and Sexual Orientation
Chapter 8: Locational Communities
Defining Community
Types of Communities
Chapter 9: Organizations
Defining Institutions
A Brief History of Institutions
References
Organization of the Text
Acknowledgments
PART I. Building on an Integrated Foundation
Chapter 1: Introduction to Perspectives and Theories
Where We Begin
Shifting Perspectives in Social WorkPerspectives Used in This Text
How Theory Informs Practice
PART II: Social Institutions
Chapter 2: The Political Economy
The Economic System
Issues and Trends
Understanding the Economic System
The Impact of the Economic System on Individuals and Families
The Political System
Issues and Trends
Understanding the Political System
The Impact of the Political System on Individuals and Families
Economics and Politics Together: The Political Economy
Looking Ahead
Chapter 3: Government-related Social Institutions
EducationIssues and Trends in Education
Understanding Education
Relationship of the Education System to the Political Economy
The Impact of the Education System on Individuals and Families
Criminal Justice
Issues and Trends in the Criminal Justice SystemUnderstanding the Criminal Justice System
Relationship of the Criminal Justice System to the Political Economy
The Impact of the Criminal Justice System on Individuals and Families
The Military
Issues and Trends in the MilitaryUnderstanding the Military
Relationship of the Military to the Political Economy
The Impact of the Military on Individuals and Families
Looking Ahead
Chapter 4: Non-government-related Social Institutions
Health Care Issues and Trends in Health Care
Understanding the Health Care System
Relationship of the Health Care System to the Political Economy
The Impact of the Health Care System on Individuals and Families
Religion
Issues and Trends in ReligionUnderstanding Religion
Relationship of Religion to the Political Economy
The Impact of Religion on Individuals and Families
Mass Media and Communications Technology
Issues and Trends in Mass Media and Communications TechnologyUnderstanding Mass Media and Communications Technology
Relationship of Mass Media and Communications Technology to the Political Economy
The Impact of Mass Media and Communications Technology on Individuals and Families
Looking Ahead
PART III: Social Structure in American Society
Chapter 5: Social Stratification
Social Class in AmericaPoverty as a Special Concern for Social Workers
Social Mobility
Understanding Social Stratification
The Impact of Social Stratification on Individuals and Families
The Global Impact of Poverty
Looking Ahead
Chapter 6: Cultural Diversity
The United States as a Multicultural SocietyExploring Mainstream and Minority Cultures
Understanding Racial and Ethnic InequalityAmerican Society and Experiences of Racial and Ethnic Inequity
Looking Ahead
Chapter 7: Other Social Status Groups
Social StatusGender
Understanding Social Stratification and GenderAmerican Society and the Experience of Inequity Related to Gender
Gender Around the World
Sexual Orientation
Sexual Orientation as Community and CultureUnderstanding Social Stratification and Sexual Orientation
American Society and the Experience of Inequity Related to Sexual Orientation
Gay Rights in a Global Perspective
Disability
Disability as Community and CultureUnderstanding Social Stratification and Disability
American Society and the Experience of Inequity Related to Disability
Disability in a Global Context
Looking Ahead
PART IV: Social Settings
Chapter 8: Locational Communities
Defining Community
Types of Communities
Issues and Trends
Understanding Communities
Preferred Perspectives: Diversity and Strengths in Communities
The Impact of Communities on Individuals and FamiliesSocial Workers and Communities
Looking Ahead
Chapter 9: Organizations
Defining Organizations
Types of Organizations
Issues and TrendsUnderstanding Organizations
Preferred Perspectives: Diversity and Strengths in Organizations
The Impact of Organizations on Individuals and FamiliesOrganizations as Providers of Social Services and as Employers of Social Workers
Chapter 10: Residential InstitutionsDefining Institutions
A Brief History of Institutions
Issues and Trends
Understanding Institutions
The Impact of Institutions on Individuals and Families
Institutions in Other Countries
Social Work in Institutions
Chapter 11: Social movements a context for changeDefining Social Movements
Types and Examples of Social Movements
Understanding Social MovementsThe Impact of Social Movements on Individuals and Families
Social Movements in the Twenty-first Century
References
Index
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CIN0205763669G
9780205763665
0205763669
Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment: A New Synthesis by Miriam McNown Johnson
Used - Good
Paperback
Pearson Education (US)
20100105
240
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