| Culture and Context in Human Behaviour Change: Theory, Research, and Applications Contributor(s): DeVitis, Joseph L. (Editor), Irwin-DeVitis, Linda (Editor), O'Donnell, Clifford R. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0820469025 ISBN-13: 9780820469027 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $46.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Psychology | Developmental - Adolescent - Education | Elementary |
| Dewey: 302 |
| LCCN: 2004018153 |
| Series: Adolescent Cultures, School, and Society |
| Physical Information: 273 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides an interdisciplinary perspective on theory, research, and applications in human behavior change. Chapters from clinical, developmental, and community psychology and education are united by common principles and an emphasis on culture and context. The contributions of Roland Tharp to each of these fields are highlighted. The roles of parents, teachers, peers, families, schools, and neighborhoods are explored. Topics include behavior therapy, child development and culture, community programs, delinquency prevention, youth mentoring, instructional conversation, school reform, teacher professional development, and culturally relevant instruction. For each topic, new research challenges are identified. This volume is recommended for a variety of courses in psychology and education. |