Systems Theory and Family Therapy describes the basic concepts of systems theory and its application in family therapy in a clear, understandable manner with many illustrations drawn from clinical practice. This edition provides a revised and updated version of the original, that simplifies a complex area of study, enabling students to learn the subject more easily without being overwhelmed by the language normally employed in presenting these subjects. The authors discuss the distinctions between modernism and postmodernism as well as first-order and second-order cybernetics. They also include discussions of constructivism and social constructionism, as well as the ramifications of these perspectives for the theory and practice of family therapy.
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Dorothy S. Becvar is a Family Therapist in Private Practice and former Associate Professor at Radford University, Virginia.
Raphael J. Becvar is Professor and Hanna Spyker Eminent Scholars Endowed Chair in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Louis University and is an Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist in Private Practice.
Raphael J. Becvar is Professor and Hanna Spyker Eminent Scholars Endowed Chair in Marriage and Family Therapy at St. Louis University and is an Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist in Private Practice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Engaging, challenging, extremely well written,
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This review is from: Systems Theory and Family Therapy: A Primer (Paperback)
The Becvar's once again offer top-notch explanations of a sometimes difficult subject. This book is a must read for all individuals interested in integrating strong systems thinking and intervention into practice.
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A difficult read with numerous typos,
This review is from: Systems Theory and Family Therapy: A Primer (Paperback)
I was assigned this "textbook" for a class I had to take towards a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. To me it reads like a mad rant from some pseudo-intellectual new age fanatic. It's filled with self-contradictions, seemingly intentional vagaries, and poor editing, including a double comma! If there is any useful information, indeed any information at all in here it's certainly well concealed. An excellent example... of obfuscation at least.
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