Description
Book SynopsisThe second edition of this major textbook clearly shows how sociology can inform professional social work practice in the twenty-first century. It provides an easy-to-follow, jargon-free introduction to sociology for social work students, with crucial links to practice across a comprehensive range of topics.
Trade ReviewThis book is an essential read for all social work students and newly-qualified practitioners.
Dr Steve Rogowski, Professional Social Work
This new, updated version will help training and qualified social workers to make links between policy, practice and sociological theory and assist them to identify their role and contribution to challenging structural inequalities evident in society today.
Sheila Furness, University of Bradford
This second edition is recommended as core reading for all social work students as it skilfully captures the central relevance of a sociological understanding to the whole social work curriculum. It also demonstrates via the use of carefully selected examples the location of social work as a profession within the social and political context. Never has such a text been more needed.
Cath Holmstrom, Middlesex University
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Chapter 1 What is Sociology?
Chapter 2 Social Class, Poverty and Social Exclusion
Chapter 3 Gender
Chapter 4 Race and Ethnicity
Chapter 5 Disability
Chapter 6 Sexuality and Sexual Exploitation
Chapter 7 Deviance and Crime
Chapter 8 Family and Community
Chapter 9 Children and Young People
Chapter 10 Old Age
Chapter 11 Health and Mental Health
Chapter 12 Social Work and Social Context
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