Community Psychology: Perspectives and Applications - Hardcover

Levine, Murray; Perkins, David V.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195039467 ISBN 13: 9780195039467

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1987

Synopsis

This text provides a coherent and balanced presentation of the principles and practices of community psychology. Opening chapters analyze the conceptual roots of community psychology in epidemiology, the medical model of mental health, and social ecology, while later chapters focus on practical applications in preventive mental health and social and community change. Unusual but increasingly important topics are also addressed, such as self-help, consciousness raising, labelling theory, school desegregation, and the role of behavioral scientists in social change. The authors subject basic concepts to critical analysis and provide up-to-date reviews of empirical research throughout.

About this title

About the Author:

Murray Levine, Distinguished Service Professor of Psychology, State University of New York, Buffalo. David V. Perkins, Professor of Psychological Science, Ball State University.

Review:

"Interesting text. Good fit with social work."--Beth Rosenthal, York College, City University of New York

"Comprehensive and up to date. Attention to both conceptual and practical issues."--David Cohen, California State University, Bakersfield

"Best text of its kind. I really enjoy teaching from it. Excellent coverage of labelling theory."--Randal P. Querillon, University of South Dakota

"The book I have been searching for for many years. Comprehensive, sophisticated, up-to-date."--Tod Sloan, University of Tulsa

"Up-to-date and presents information that students should find relevant and easy to apply."--Harold W. Mallory, Fort Valley State University

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0195039467
• ISBN 13: 9780195039467
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384