Synopses & Reviews
The difficulty of teaching sociology to social work students lies in how to draw out the key issues in a way that is accessible, manages the sheer scale of material available, and highlights applications to practice. Sociology and Social Work Practice is geared to just this challenge. It introduces readers to a range of important sociological concepts, showing how these can feed reflective practice and illuminate both social work's complex relationship to the welfare state and debates about research-based practice. Features such as case studies and quizzes help to facilitate learning throughout.
Synopsis
Social Work and Social Work Perspectives introduces readers to a range of important sociological concepts, showing how these can feed critical practice and illustrate social work's complex relationship with the welfare state. Adopting a unique social policy framework, this distinctive text is illuminating reading.
About the Author
EILEEN OAK is Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Salford. She was a social worker for the previous 15 years, working with children and young people in a variety of settings.
Table of Contents
Sociology and Social Work Practice * Social Theory and Social Casework * Sociological Theory in an Explanation of the Changing Welfare Landscape * Social Work Praxis with Service Users * Poverty, Social Exclusion and Citizenship * Social Work Values, Diversity and Difference * Sociology and the Legal Context of Social Work * Social Theory and Social Work Theory: Skills and Methods for Practice * Reflexivity and Professional Development