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Author Johnson, Miriam M.

Title Human behavior and the larger social environment : a new synthesis / Miriam McNown Johnson, Rita Rhodes
Published Boston : Pearson/Allyn & Bacon, [2005]
©2005

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Description viii, 232 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents 1. Introduction to perspectives and theories -- 2. The political economy -- 3. Government-related social institutions -- 4. Non-government-related social institutions -- 5. Social stratification -- 6. American society and cultural diversity -- 7. Other social status groups -- 8. Locational communities -- 9. Organizations -- 10. Residential institutions -- 11. Other social settings : groups and social movements
Summary "Human Behavior and the Larger Social Environment promotes thinking through extensive review and analysis of macro-level systems and structure, highlighting both the positive and negative impacts they have on individuals and families."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-225) and index
Subject Social ecology.
Social psychology.
Social institutions -- United States.
Social structure -- United States.
Social service -- United States.
SUBJECT United States -- Social conditions -- 21st century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2009100039
Author Rhodes, Rita M.
LC no. 2004049015
ISBN 0205378250