'Does social work need another theory book? The answer has to be a resounding 'yes'. This is a broad-based, authoritative and above all, accessible introduction to some key theories in social work. Each chapter follows a logical structure, beginning with the theory explained and moving onto basic assumptions, using theory in practice, strengths and limitations and wider conside...(展开全部)

This bestselling book is the leading introduction to the most commonly used theories and methods in social work practice. Now in its second edition, the book explores the concepts of a 'theory' and a 'method', the difference between the two and the ways in which they are connected. Assuming little to no prior knowledge, each chapter explores a single theory or method in depth a...(展开全部)

'Does social work need another theory book? The answer has to be a resounding 'yes'. This is a broad-based, authoritative and above all, accessible introduction to some key theories in social work. Each chapter follows a logical structure, beginning with the theory explained and moving onto basic assumptions, using theory in practice, strengths and limitations and wider conside...(展开全部)

With its balanced presentation of social work and social welfare, this classic book provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work to help readers better understand and appreciate the profession. It emphasizes the generalist practice perspective and answers students' questions about social work and their social work education. Cases help students apply theory to pr...(展开全部)

With its balanced presentation of social work and social welfare, this classic book provides a comprehensive and historical view of social work to help readers better understand and appreciate the profession. It emphasizes the generalist practice perspective and answers students' questions about social work and their social work education. Cases help students apply theory to pr...(展开全部)

An Introduction to Theories of Personality, , 8/e -- is just the standalone book For Sophomore/Junior level courses in Theories of Personality, Personality, or Personality Psychology. Using a theorist-by-theorist approach, this comprehensive introduction to personality theory gives students the history of psychology with practical information to help them understand their own l...(展开全部)

An Introduction to Theories of Personality, , 8/e -- is just the standalone book For Sophomore/Junior level courses in Theories of Personality, Personality, or Personality Psychology. Using a theorist-by-theorist approach, this comprehensive introduction to personality theory gives students the history of psychology with practical information to help them understand their own l...(展开全部)

马修.H.奥尔森，美国知名心理学教授。1973年在加利福尼亚大学戴维斯分校获得学士学位，1977年在密歇根大学获得实验心理学博士，专注于生物心理学和决策理论的研究。1977年加入哈姆林大学，从事教学和写作。他的课程因充满趣味性、能启发学生的探索精神并激发学生的学习兴趣，而备受学生的喜爱。1991年获得哈姆林大学的Burton和Ruth Grimes年度教师奖，2011年获得明尼苏达心理学会的Walter Mink杰出研究生教师奖。 其作品主要有：《学习理论入门》（第9版）（An Introduction to Theories of Learning，9th edition，2013）、 《人格心理学入门》 （第8版）（An Introduction to Theories of Personality，8th edition，2011）（以上两部作...(展开全部)

This is a graduate-level textbook on Bayesian analysis blending modern Bayesian theory, methods, and applications. Starting from basic statistics, undergraduate calculus and linear algebra, ideas of both subjective and objective Bayesian analysis are developed to a level where real-life data can be analyzed using the current techniques of statistical computing. Advances in both...(展开全部)

This is a graduate-level textbook on Bayesian analysis blending modern Bayesian theory, methods, and applications. Starting from basic statistics, undergraduate calculus and linear algebra, ideas of both subjective and objective Bayesian analysis are developed to a level where real-life data can be analyzed using the current techniques of statistical computing. Advances in both...(展开全部)