social systems theory Norlin, Julia M. text bibliography mau Boston, Mass Allyn and Bacon 2003 4th ed. monographic eng

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xiv, 449 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. "This text provides a framework for evaluating various theories and a context for addressing social work practice with varying levels of social systems. The text examines the basic concepts in each of the various system sizes: the social group, the family, the organization, and the community."--BOOK JACKET. Pt. 1. Overview -- Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. A Social Systems Perspective: The Foundations for Social Systems Theory -- Ch. 3. Social Systems Theory: General Features -- Pt. 2. The Individual -- Ch. 4. The Individual: Theories of Psychology Used by Social Workers -- Ch. 5. Psychosocial Theory: A Social Systems Perspective -- Pt. 3. The Social Group -- Ch. 6. The Social Group: An Introduction -- Ch. 7. The Social Group: Theoretical Support -- Ch. 8. The Family as a System of Roles -- Ch. 9. The Social Group and Family: Social Systems Theory -- Pt. 4. The Formal Organization -- Ch. 10. The Formal Organization: An Introduction -- Ch. 11. The Formal Organization: Social Systems Theory -- Ch. 12. The Formal Organization as a Social System -- Pt. 5. The Community -- Ch. 13. The Community: An Introduction -- Ch. 14. The Community: Social Systems Theory -- Ch. 15. Social Stratification and Diversity. Julia M. Norlin ... [et al.]. Includes bibliographical references and index. Social service Social systems Social systems Mathematical models Human behavior HV40 .H7813 2003 361.3/2 0205359574 2002034261 DLC 020829 20151009104304.0 4101266