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Sociology for Social Work
An Introduction

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November 2010 | 280 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Introducing the social work student to the field of sociology, this book illustrates how sociology is connected to and fundamental to effective social work practice. Each chapter applies theory to practice and is uniquely co-written by a sociologist, social worker, and service user. A wide range of topics and subjects relevant to social work are covered, including:

  • Gender
  • Class
  • Ethnicity and race
  • Aging
  • Health
  • Intimacies
  • Social exclusion
  • Crime and deviance
  • Communities
  • Disability

Every chapter of the book includes further case studies, along with lots of clear definitions of terms and reflection points, making this book the essential introductory text for all social work students.


Chris Yuill, Alastair Gibson and Chris Thorpe
Sociology for Social Work: An Overview
Donncha Marron, Robert Buckley and Joan Leece
Social Inequality and Social Class
Val Sheach-Leith, Michael Sutherland and Neil Gibson
Gender
Chris Yuill, Angela Duvollet, Tuck-Chee Phung and Tatenda Govera
Race and Ethnicity
Donncha Marron, Jeremy Millar and Muzz McKinnon
Poverty and Social Exclusion
Emmanuelle Tulle and Rory Lynch
Later Life
Chris Yuill, Rob Mackay and Angie Mutch
Health
Chris Yuill, Colin Keenan and Frankie McLean
Disability
Chris Thorpe and Mike Shepherd
Crime and Society
Megan Todd, Steve Hothershall and Janet Owen
Intimacies and Relationships
Steven MacLennan, Keith Muir and Susan Thoms
Community and Social Capital

This text provides comprehensive coverage of sociological themes of major importance in current social care practice. It will be a useful resource for learners throughout their undergraduate training in social care.

Dr Eleanor Fitzmaurice
Humanities , Limerick Institute of Technology
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This text provides comprehensive coverage of sociological themes of major importance in current social care practice.

Dr Eleanor Fitzmaurice
Humanities , Limerick Institute of Technology
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This text provides comprehensive coverage of sociological themes of major importance in current social care practice.

Dr Eleanor Fitzmaurice
Humanities , Limerick Institute of Technology
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Excellent text and essential reading for students on social work programmes.

Dr Kim Robinson
Social Work (Medway), University of Kent
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Really useful book enabling an applied understanding of sociological concepts and theories.

Dr Rohhss Chapman
ESI, School of Education, Manchester University
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Excellent text to refresh / inform public health students on sociology

Margaret Learmonth
The School of Nursing & Midwifery, Robert Gordon University
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A very comprehensive and accessible text for our students.

Miss Helen Carr
Dept of Health,Wellbeing & the family, Canterbury Christ Church University
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A useful discussion of the issues that will assist our students greatly.

Mr Chris Yianni
Sch of Health, Psychology & Soc Care, Manchester Metropolitan University
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An excellent selection of key sociological themes and perspectives, applied to the Social work area of practice. Very useful for undergraduate social work degree students

Mr Dave Mason
Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University
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This is a great, well - structured applied sociological text full of critically applied contemporary themes relevant to everyday SW practice.

Ideal for any UG student as well as a great aid for teaching and learning as it is full of applied activities, lived narratives and implications for SW practice.

Mr David Gaylard
other, Chichester University
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Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter 1