基本説明
Introduces the social work student to the field of sociology, illustrating how sociology is connected to and fundamental to effective social work practice.
Full Description
This excellent textbook introduces the social work student to the field of sociology, illustrating 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
-Ageing
-Health
-Intimacies
-Social exclusion
-Crime and deviance
-Communities
-Disability
The book comes with access to an exciting companion website offering the reader downloads, web links, powerpoint slides and case studies. Every chapter of the book further 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.
Contents
Sociology for Social Work: An Overview - Chris Yuill, Alastair Gibson and Chris Thorpe
Social Inequality and Social Class - Donncha Marron, Robert Buckley and Joan Leece
Gender - Val Sheach-Leith, Michael Sutherland and Neil Gibson
Race and Ethnicity - Chris Yuill, Angela Duvollet, Tuck-Chee Phung and Tatenda Govera
Poverty and Social Exclusion - Donncha Marron, Jeremy Millar and Muzz McKinnon
Later Life - Emmanuelle Tulle and Rory Lynch
Health - Chris Yuill, Rob Mackay and Angie Mutch
Disability - Chris Yuill, Colin Keenan and Frankie McLean
Crime and Society - Chris Thorpe and Mike Shepherd
Intimacies and Relationships - Megan Todd, Steve Hothershall and Janet Owen
Community and Social Capital - Steven MacLennan, Keith Muir and Susan Thoms
