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This book provides an overview of the basic concepts of a systems theoretical perspective using families and family therapy as examples and illustrations of their application in professional practice.

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Acknowledgments Introduction: How to Use This Book Chapter 1: About Theories Chapter 2: Systems Theory/Cybernetics:A Paradigm Shift Chapter 3: First-Order Cybernetics: Definitions Of Concepts Chapter 4: Second-Order Cybernetics: Definitions Of Concepts Chapter 5: Family Interpretive: Systems/Stories Chapter 6: Family Development through the Life Cycle Chapter 7: The Family as System Chapter 8: A Critique and Defense of a Systems Perspective Chapter 9: Implications for Family Therapy Chapter 10: In Conclusion References Index

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    A Paperback by Raphael J. Becvar, Dorothy Stroh Becvar

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      Publisher: Hamilton Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780761869818, 978-0761869818
      ISBN10: 0761869816

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book provides an overview of the basic concepts of a systems theoretical perspective using families and family therapy as examples and illustrations of their application in professional practice.

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments Introduction: How to Use This Book Chapter 1: About Theories Chapter 2: Systems Theory/Cybernetics:A Paradigm Shift Chapter 3: First-Order Cybernetics: Definitions Of Concepts Chapter 4: Second-Order Cybernetics: Definitions Of Concepts Chapter 5: Family Interpretive: Systems/Stories Chapter 6: Family Development through the Life Cycle Chapter 7: The Family as System Chapter 8: A Critique and Defense of a Systems Perspective Chapter 9: Implications for Family Therapy Chapter 10: In Conclusion References Index

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