What Do We Learn from the Urban Political Economy Approach

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Essay

What do we learn from the urban political economy approach? How does this approach differ from the "urbanism as a way of life" theory developed by Louis Wirth and others? (Consider whether cities are self-defining on the basis of population size, density, and diversity or whether cities reflect larger economic forces such as capitalism.)

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the medical model and ecological approach in social work.

Understand the terminology used in social work, including differences between administration and management.

Recognize the prevalence and role of social casework services in social welfare agencies.

Understand various leadership theories and approaches including trait, situational, distributed-functions, and servant-leadership.

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Definitions:

Physiological Changes

Alterations in the function or structure of living organisms that occur naturally over time or due to various factors.

Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, characterized by feelings of anxiety, tension, and increased alertness.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion proposing that emotions occur as a result of physiological responses to external stimuli.

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves a subjective experience, physiological response, and behavioral or expressive response.