Julian Rappaport

Handbook of Community Psychology Julian Rappaport 2000 edition

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Preface. Section I: Editors' Introduction - Concepts, Frameworks, Stories and Maps. 1. Prevention in Mental Health and Social Intervention: Conceptual and Methodological Issues in the Evolution of the Science and Practice of Prevention; R. D. Felner, et al. 2. Empowerment Theory: Psychological, Organizational and Community Levels of Analysis; M. A. Zimmerman. 3. Individualism, Collectivism, and Community Psychology; C. van Uchelen. 4. Community Psychology and Routes to Psychological Wellness; E. L. Cowen. 5. Towards an Integration of Behaviorism and Community Psychology; G. A. Bogat, L. A. Jason. 6. Cognition in Social Context: Contributions to Community Psychology; P. O'Neill. 7. Understanding and Changing Social Systems: An Ecological View; J. G. Kelly, et al. Section II: Editors' Introduction - People in Context: Empirically Grounded Constructs. 8. Psychological Dysfunction and Well-being: Public Health and Social Indicator Approaches; A. J. Zautra, K. M. Bachrach. 9. Stress: Theory, Research and Action; I. N. Sandler, et al. 10. Social Support Research in Community Psychology; M. Barrera Jr. 11. Citizen Participation and Community Organizations; A. Wandersman, P. Florin. 12. Power and Participation in the Workplace: Implications for Empowerment Theory, Research, and Practice; K. J. Klein, et al. Section III: Editors' Introduction - Intervention Strategies and Tactics. 13. Contextual Influences in Mental Health Consultation: Towards an Ecological Perspective on Radiating Change; E. J. Trickett, et al. 14. Community and Neighborhood Organisation; W. Berkowitz. 15. The Creation of Alternative Settings; C. Cherniss, G. Deegan. 16. Action-Oriented Mass Communication; A. McAlister. 17. Social Policy and Community Psychology; D. A. Phillips. 18. Dissemination of Innovation as Social Change; J. P. Mayer, W. S. Davidson II. Section IV: Editors' Introduction - Social Systems. 19. Prospects for a Viable Community Mental Health System: Reconciling Ideology, Professional Traditions, and Political Reality; K. Heller, et al. 20. Community-Based Health Interventions; T. A. Revenson, K. M. Schiaffino. 21. Religion in American Life: A Community Psychology Perspective; K. I. Pargament; K. I. Maton. 22. Community Change, Community Stasis, and the Law; G. Melton. 23. Helping Troubled Children and Families: A Paradigm of Public Responsibility; J. Knitzer. 24. The School Reform Movement: Opportunities for Community Psychology; D. Oxley. 25. Self-Help Groups; L. H. Levy. 26. Contributions from Organizational Psychology; M. Shinn, D. N. T. Perkins. Section V: Editors' Introduction - Design, Assessment and Analytic Methods. 27. Assessing Ecological Constructs and Community Context; J. A. Linney. 28. Cross-Level Research without Cross-ups in Community Psychology; M. Shinn, B. D. Rapkin. 29. Statistical Models for Change; J. S. Tanaka. 30. Thinking Through Others: Qualitative Research and Community Psychology; E. Stewart. Section VI: Editors' IntroductioReview Quotes: "The book will be a useful reference for researchers working in the field of community psychology, and especially for those who need ready and convenient access to a state-of-the-art overview of community psychology research for grant applications and their own scholarly writing."(Psychiatric Services, 52:11(2001)"In short, this Handbook of Community Psychology is an exceptionally useful tool for mental health professionals, and especially for those involved in research or teaching. It is a handbook in the original sense of the word. That is, it is a book that many readers will want to keep close at hand."(Psychiatric Services, 52:11(2001) Publisher Marketing: This comprehensive handbook brings together 106 different contributors. The 38 interrelated yet independent chapters discuss key areas including conceptual frameworks; empirically grounded constructs; intervention strategies and tactics; social systems; designs, assessment, and analysis; cross-cutting professoipma; ossies; and contemporary interesections with related fields such as violence prevention and HIV/AIDS. Review Citations:

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