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Sociology and Social Work
- Jo Cunningham
- Steve Cunningham - University of Central Lancashire, UK
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207 pages | Learning Matters
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 title answers the need for a clear, core text which integrates the areas of sociology and social work. Carefully constructed to be accessible to beginners in the discipline, it links sociological concepts, debates and theories to subject benchmarks, social work occupational standards and codes of practice.
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Families
Community
Moral panics
Education
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"Excellent links between key sociological concepts and practical aspects of social work"- George Heyes (Lecturer, Bolton Community College)
Easily understandable book and useful for both students and practitioners.
Useful case studies that help link the context of practice.
Social Work, Brunel University
November 25, 2013
A useful introduction
Dept of Social Sciences & Humanities, Bradford University
January 22, 2013
Helps students on placement relate to the sociological perspective impacting on the circumstances of service users and carers
Department of Social Work, Hull University
December 4, 2012
Very accessible style. Great examples and case studies. Has been useful in supporting students to begin to understand the wider social context of social care.
Education, South Staffordshire College
March 27, 2012