Psychology and community change : challenges of the future
Title:
Psychology and community change : challenges of the future
Author:
Heller, Kenneth.
ISBN:
9780256028607
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Homewood, Ill. : Dorsey Press, 1984.
Physical Description:
xiii, 421 pages ; 25 cm.
Series:
Dorsey series in psychology
Dorsey series in psychology.
General Note:
Revised edition of: Psychology and community change / Kenneth Heller and John Monahan. 1977.
Contents:
Part 1: The development of a community orientation. Introduction ; Historical trends in mental health beliefs and practices -- Part 2: Approaches to community research. The context and objectives of community research ; Methodologies in community research : analytic and action, approaches -- Part 3: Basic concepts. Ecological and environmental influences on the individual ; Coping with stressful environments and events ; Prevention and health promotion -- Part 4: Perspectives on social and community change. Consultation: psychodynamic, behavioral, and organization development perspectives ; Alternative settings and social change ; Citizen participation ; Integration and future directions -- Appendix: Training options in community psychology.
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