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Human Biosociology

From Cell to Culture

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  • © 1979

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Authors:
  1. Wilford Wayne Spradlin

    1. Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, USA

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  2. Patricia Bavely Porterfield

    1. Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, USA

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 1-3

  3. Basic Concepts

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 4-14

  4. Biological Evolution and Systems Theory

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 15-23

  5. Bimodal Coding

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 24-34

  6. Digital Coding and the Acquisition of Language

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 35-46

  7. Evolution of the Self System

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 47-59

  8. Interpersonal Relationships and Behavioral Homeostasis

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 60-75

  9. Roles and Counterroles within the Family

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 76-92

  10. Stress and Life Styles

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 93-108

  11. Dissynchronous Behavior

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 109-136

  12. Synchronizing Relationships

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 137-164

  13. Cultural Coding Systems

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 165-180

  14. Evolution of a Systems Theory of Self and Society

    • Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield
    Pages 181-213

  15. Back Matter

    Pages 215-227
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About this book

There is growing evidence that an amalgamation of systems theories and communication and information theories will become the leading conceptual model for addressing human behavior. In this book we have used a theoretical frame which focuses on the coding, storage, and movement of information within and among open systems. We believe this to be a productive working concept which allows the student of human behavior to avoid the mind/body dichotomy. This conceptual framework also allows the integration of the biologic and sociologic aspects of human behavior. Using this theoret­ ical model we may see science and art as a continuum of imaginative ways of organizing information. Hence, the primary aim of this text is to provide a conceptual frame for students of human behavior which utilizes systems theories and information and communi­ cation theories in an integrated approach which is both theoretical and practical. It is written for the student in the behavioral sciences who may be planning a career in medicine, social work, psychology, nursing, guidance and counseling, the ministry, or other health and service professions. In addition, students in biology, sociology, and philosophy may benefit from this conceptual ap­ proach. It is also written for the practitioner who is cur­ rently delivering counseling and other health services to a variety of clientele.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, USA

    Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Human Biosociology

  • Book Subtitle: From Cell to Culture

  • Authors: Wilford Wayne Spradlin, Patricia Bavely Porterfield

  • Series Title: Heidelberg Science Library

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-6148-3

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. 1979

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-387-90350-7Published: 12 March 1979

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4612-6148-3Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0073-1595

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 228

  • Topics: Psychology, general, Psychiatry

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