Sociology for Social Work
An Introduction
Chris Yuill editor Alastair Gibson editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:21st Oct '10
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
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- Paperback£38.99(9781848606517)
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.
ISBN: 9781848606500
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 630g
280 pages