Sociology for Social Workers

Sociology for Social Workers
Title Sociology for Social Workers PDF eBook
Author Anne Llewellyn
Publisher Polity
Pages 353
Release 2008-07-08
Genre Social Science
ISBN 0745636985

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How can sociology contribute to positive social work practice? This introductory textbook uses pedagogical features such as chapter summaries, numerous examples, a glossary, activities and annotated further reading.

Sociology and Social Work

Sociology and Social Work
Title Sociology and Social Work PDF eBook
Author Jo Cunningham
Publisher Learning Matters
Pages 329
Release 2014-03-24
Genre Social Science
ISBN 147390725X

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Sociological perspectives and their application to social work are an inherent part of the QAA benchmark statements in the social work degree. In addition, graduates must understand how sociological perspectives can be used to dissect societal and structural influences on human behaviour at individual, group and community levels. This fully-revised second edition includes a new chapter on social class and welfare and is mapped to the new Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Work.

Sociology for Social Work

Sociology for Social Work
Title Sociology for Social Work PDF eBook
Author Chris Yuill
Publisher SAGE
Pages 282
Release 2010-10-21
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1446200574

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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.

Applied Sociology for Social Work

Applied Sociology for Social Work
Title Applied Sociology for Social Work PDF eBook
Author Ewan Ingleby
Publisher SAGE
Pages 263
Release 2017-11-27
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1526418711

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Sociology can help students understand why and how so many of the problems their service users face occur in the first place, helping them choose effective ways to communicate and make informed decisions on how their needs can be fully met. This book offers students a framework to explore how their professional responsibility to understanding sociology can be realised in every aspect of their work with a diverse range of service user groups including children and families, adults, older people, people with learning disabilities and people suffering from mental distress. The book takes students step-by-step through the theoretical grounding, what sociology is, how it is relevant to everyday social work practice, and what are the key aspects of sociological theory that need to be understood.

Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems

Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems
Title Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems PDF eBook
Author Dr Karen M McCormack
Publisher Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Pages 263
Release 2014-03-28
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1472421973

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This book challenges sociologists and sociology students to think beyond the construction of social problems to tackle a central question: What do sociologists do with the analytic tools and academic skills afforded by their discipline to respond to social problems? Service Sociology posits that a central role of sociology is not simply to analyse and interpret social problems, but to act in the world in an informed manner to ameliorate suffering and address the structural causes of these problems. This volume provides a unique contribution to this approach to sociology, exploring the intersection between its role as an academic discipline and its practice in the service of communities and people. With both contemporary and historical analyses, the book traces the legacy, characteristics, contours, and goals of the sociology of service, shedding light on its roots in early American sociology and its deep connections to activism, before examining the social context that underlies the call for volunteerism, community involvement and non-profit organisations, as well as the strategies that have promise in remedying contemporary social problems. Presenting examples of concrete social problems from around the world, including issues of democratic participation, poverty and unemployment, student involvement in microlending, disaster miitigation, the organization and leadership of social movements, homelessness, activism around HIV/AIDS and service spring breaks, Service Sociology and Academic Engagement in Social Problems explores the utility of public teaching, participatory action research, and service learning in the classroom as a contribution to the community.

Sociology for Social Work

Sociology for Social Work
Title Sociology for Social Work PDF eBook
Author Lena Dominelli
Publisher Palgrave
Pages 294
Release 1997
Genre Social service
ISBN 9780333615218

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Sociology for Social Work addresses the relevance of sociological concepts to social work practice, arguing that a lack of understanding of the ways in which social work fits into society can lead to impoverished social work practice

Sociology and Social Work

Sociology and Social Work
Title Sociology and Social Work PDF eBook
Author Brian J. Heraud
Publisher Elsevier
Pages 319
Release 2014-05-17
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1483146588

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Sociology and Social Work: Perspectives and Problems focuses on the relationship between sociology and social work, providing a sociological understanding of the problems social workers face. This book begins with an introduction to sociology and social work, followed by a discussion on the nature of a sociological perspective. The sociological approach to family and kinship, analysis of the community, social stratification, and social deviance are also elaborated. This text emphasizes child rearing, language, and social class, including childhood as a preparation for class membership and changes in the stratification system. The social functions of social work in relation to social control and social change are likewise reviewed. This compilation concludes with a review of the professionalization and organizational context of social work and problems arising from the nature of social work and sociology. This publication is a good reference for students and researchers interested in the perspectives and problems related to sociology and social work.