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.
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
