Human Behavior in the Social Environment A Social Systems Approach

Name: Human Behavior in the Social Environment A Social Systems Approach
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ISBN: 9780202364001

ISBN-10: 0202364003

ISBN-13: 9780202364001

Edition: 6th 2011

Authors: Irl Carter

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This text serves as a template of the concentric circles of human behaviour, with chapters on fields of behaviour, starting with the person and ranging outward to culture and society. Abundent examples from practice and from behavioural patterns are drawn from the social sciences, topical events, literature and the author's experiences.

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List price: $50.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 4/30/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 326
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction to the Sixth Edition


Introduction



Social Systems Theory


Introduction Providing Meaning to Theory



Essence and Ancestry: The Atomistic/Holistic continuum



Energy/Information:The Necessary Element



The Four Basic Energy Functions



Organization:The Sufficient Element



Causation, Feedback Loops, and Chaos Theory


Conclusion


Suggested Readings


Literary Sources


Films and Videos



Aspects of Social Systems


Introduction: Energy-Evolutionary, Structural, and Behavioral



Evolution of Social Systems: The Interplay of Change and Maintenance



Structural Characteristics



Behavioral Aspects of Social Systems



Addendum: Philosophy, Practice, and Praxis


Conclusion


Suggested Readings


Literary Sources


Film, Video, and Play



Culture and Society


Introduction



Species and Culture: Unique Aspects of the Human Species



Analytic Dimensions of Culture: Qualities of a Society


Conclusion


Suggested Readings


Literary Sources


Films and Videos



Communities


Introduction



Commmunity as System



Definition of Community



The Community in Critical Condition


Conclusion


Suggested Readings


Literary Sources


Films and Videos



Organizations


Introduction



Theories of Organization



The Systems Model of Organizations


Conclusion


Suggested Readings


Literary Sources


Films and Videos



Organizations


Introduction



Theories of Organization



The Systems Model of Organizations


Conclusion


Suggested Readings


Literary Sources


Films and Videos



Groups


Introduction



Types of Groups



Dimensions of Groups



Aspects of Group as System


Conclusion


Suggested Readings


Literary Sources


Films and Videos



Families


Introduction



Approaches to Family Analysis



A Social Systems View of Families


Summary


Suggested Readings


Literary Sources


Films and Videos



The Person



Theoretical Approaches



The Critical Phases of the Life cycle


Conclusion


Suggested Readings


Literary Sources


Films and Videos


Appendices



Paolo Freire



Edith Stein


Bibliography


Glossary


Name Index


Subject Index