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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 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
May 1, 2015

This book covers a wide range of sociological topics and underpins the importance of why the sociological mind is an intrinsic part of social work practice. The chapter on 'crime and society' is particularly useful during youth justice sessions but in particular, the chapters on 'gender' and 'poverty and exclusion' are essential texts for L5 BA.

Mr Warren Smith
School of Health and Wellbeing, Wolverhampton University
March 27, 2015

Excellent text and essential reading for students on social work programmes.

Dr Kim Robinson
Social Work (Medway), University of Kent
March 28, 2014

A very comprehensive and accessible text for our students.

Miss Helen Carr
Dept of Health,Wellbeing & the family, Canterbury Christ Church University
October 30, 2013

This book is was essential reading.

Ms Sharon Yearwood
Academy, Havering College of Further and Higher Education
February 19, 2013

Excellent text to refresh / inform public health students on sociology

Margaret Learmonth
The School of Nursing & Midwifery, Robert Gordon University
July 19, 2012

Will be suggesting that the libarary purchase a couple of copies and encourage students to purchase a copy themselves as this is a refreshing book that covers sociological themes in social work in an accessible manner that is easy to digest. It easy to follow and to see where sociological theory sit in social work

Ms Gerri Capper
Access to Higher Education, Warrington Collegiate Institute
May 14, 2012

Good book, but it covers only one part of my lecture, and that in a somewhat sketchily way. The part of the theory and classics of sociology is not covered by the book. Therefore it cannot be the central reading for my course. But I ordered copies for our library.

Professor Dieter Kulke
Fakultät Angewandte Sozialwissenschaften, Fachhochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt
April 29, 2012

This text provides comprehensive coverage of sociological themes of major importance in current social care practice.

Dr Eleanor Fitzmaurice
Humanities , Limerick Institute of Technology
August 4, 2011

This text provides comprehensive coverage of sociological themes of major importance in current social care practice.

Dr Eleanor Fitzmaurice
Humanities , Limerick Institute of Technology
August 4, 2011

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