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Systems-Centered Practice presents a series of papers that trace the development of the theory of living human systems between 1987 and 2002. As the theory develops, so do the methods and techniques that put it into practice. The book also describes in detail the connection between the hierarchy of defence modification and the specific phases of system development that determine readiness for change. The papers in this volume contribute to our knowledge of the permeability of the boundaries between clinical and social psychology through the investigation of living human systems, and of systems-centered group and individual therapy. The author's considerable body of work constitutes a blend of creativity and learning of the highest order.

Group psychotherapy. --- Social systems.

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Equality --- Social integration --- Social systems --- Luhmann, Niklas --- Criticism and interpretation.

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Human societies are characterized by complex and varied social systems that change through time due to communication and negotiation. Jérôme Rousseau makes cognitive complexity his starting point in an innovative study of how and why human societies evolve. The focus of Rousseau's enquiry is "middle-range" societies - a vast category between hunter-gatherers and states. Breaking away from traditional analyses of social evolution as a response to ecological constraints, he shows that social systems are maintained and transformed through self-interest and suggests that conflicts about sharing generate social transformations that result in inequality and increasingly encompassing socio-political structures. Rethinking Social Evolution is a wide-ranging exploration of how language and increased cognitive abilities constitute the motor of social evolution. Drawing on a wide range of ethnographic case studies, Rousseau offers a better understanding of how modern societies are the result of choices by people who both collaborate and compete.

Indians of North America --- Indigenous peoples --- Social systems --- Social systems. --- Social evolution --- Social evolution. --- Social life and customs. --- Growth.

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"Perhaps more than any other social theorist in recent history, Niklas Luhmann's work has aroused extreme, and often antagonistic, responses. It has generated controversies about its political implications, its resolute anti-humanism and its ambitious critique of more established definitions of society, social theory and sociology. Now, however, a steadily growing number of scholars working in many different disciplines have begun to use aspects of Luhmann's sociology as an important methodological stimulus and as a theoretical framework for reorientating their studies. This collection of essays includes critical and reconstructive contributions by a number of distinguished social theorists, political theorists, legal scholars and empirical sociologists. Together, they provide evidence of Luhmann's extensive and diverse relevance to the issues facing contemporary society, and, at the same time, they enhance our understanding of the challenges posed by his theoretical paradigm to more traditional conceptions of social theory."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Law --- Social systems --- Sociological jurisprudence --- System theory --- Political aspects --- Luhmann, Niklas,

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Dans le contexte de la stratégie de Lisbonne, et plus particulièrement dans le cadre de la méthode ouverte de coordination qu’elle a instaurée en matière sociale, le Conseil de l’Union européenne a demandé à ses 25 Etats membres de présenter, en septembre 2006, des « rapports nationaux concernant la protection sociale et l'inclusion sociale pour la période 2006-2008 ».Le rapport stratégique belge, que vous pouvez consulter sur ce site, comporte 4 chapitres.Le Chapitre I est une Introduction générale qui fait un état des lieux de la situation sociale en Belgique en reprenant une série d’informations sur le bien-être, la protection sociale, la pauvreté, la santé, le logement … etc. Il résume également l’approche stratégique générale de la Belgique en matière sociale ; celle-ci a pour but principal de maintenir une sécurité sociale forte, viable, juste et solidaire.Le Chapitre II, consacré au « Plan d’Action National Inclusion », analyse 3 défis clés : offrir la garantie à chacun de disposer d’un logement abordable et de qualité ; développer davantage l’activation et la diversité dans l’emploi et dans l’intégration sociale ; lutter contre la pauvreté qui frappe les enfants.Le Chapitre III sur les pensions actualise le « Rapport stratégique national belge pensions 2005 » en traitant respectivement les trois objectifs communs européen que sont : des pensions suffisantes, la viabilité financière des régimes de pensions et la modernisation des régimes de pensions.Quant au Chapitre IV, il évoque les soins de santé et les soins de longue durée. Il énonce les principaux challenges auxquels est confronté le pays en matière de soins de santé et de soins de longue durée en se centrant sur les trois objectifs communs définis au niveau européen : assurer l’accès aux soins de santé et aux soins de longue durée ; promouvoir la qualité des soins ; garantir la viabilité financière des systèmes de soins de santé et de soins de longue durée.Par ailleurs, notons que diverses annexes complètent le rapport. Parmi celles-ci, figurent notamment des analyses de plusieurs exemples de « good practice » choisis en matières d’inclusion sociale et de soins de santé.Enfin, notons qu’à partir de ces rapports stratégiques nationaux, la commission européenne présentera un projet de rapport conjoint sur la protection sociale et l'inclusion sociale en vue du Conseil de mars 2007.

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