- Hardcover: 576 pages
- Publisher: Pearson; 9 edition (24 Nov 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0205768938
- ISBN-13: 978-0205768936
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 19 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,854,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Family Therapy: Concepts & Methods is THE definitive classic text in the field of Family Therapy. This comprehensive examination of all the major schools and developments in family therapy gives students a thorough grounding in the profession.
Numerous case studies throughout help students understand the link between history, theory, and practice.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Biased
15 Aug 2010
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Although the author states that therapists need to be cautious of bias, this book reads as if written in the 1950s. Abusers are all men, with the author going so far as to state that female abusers are not a risk because they lack the strength to do any damage. I was stunned to see that this text had been updated in 2010 - the author and editors clearly missed updating for sexual and gender stereotypes. In the world of this author, sexual abusers are always men and mothers always become the primary caregiver in the case of divorce (but a good therapist can convince fathers to step up). Gays get a small mention but not as parents, only due to the need to recognize that families receiving the news of a child coming out can react with upset, fear, etc., there is no mention of reacting with acceptance and love. Simple read but seriously out of touch.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Terrible Textbook
31 Aug 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This text is multiculturally ignorant as well as sexist. I don't typically review much of anything, but this text is bad enough that I feel the need to.
At one point in the book, the author takes the stance that if somebody in a family is physically abusive, it's the man. If the woman IS abusive (as well as the man), then it should be noted that unless she has a weapon, she isn't much of a threat as she isn't as physically powerful. Another point in the text states it's best not to take time to become culturally competent (as you'll never know everything), but rather it's best just to be inquisitive. It also includes nearly no mention of non-traditional families.
Bottom line: It's shameful that a book updated in 2010 is as narrow and outdated as this is. I'd recommend exploring all possible options before buying it. I keep all my texts, but this one's getting sold when the class is over.
At one point in the book, the author takes the stance that if somebody in a family is physically abusive, it's the man. If the woman IS abusive (as well as the man), then it should be noted that unless she has a weapon, she isn't much of a threat as she isn't as physically powerful. Another point in the text states it's best not to take time to become culturally competent (as you'll never know everything), but rather it's best just to be inquisitive. It also includes nearly no mention of non-traditional families.
Bottom line: It's shameful that a book updated in 2010 is as narrow and outdated as this is. I'd recommend exploring all possible options before buying it. I keep all my texts, but this one's getting sold when the class is over.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Cliched, outdated, superficial
12 Sep 2010
Format:Hardcover
As a family therapist, I believe this book has never been very good, but it gets begrudgingly used in family therapy courses because there are so few overviews out there. After you read it, you will know very little about family therapy, much less how to be a family therapist. The real crime is that these authors keep making minor changes to create new editions, so students have to pay $80 for a new edition. Get a used copy of the 7th edition (Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods (7th Edition)). You'll save a ton and won't miss much of the little this text has to offer.
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