How does a social work student make the connection between sociological knowledge and day-to-day social work?
Sociology for Social Workers and Probation Officers provides an introduction to sociological ideas and research and places them firmly into the context of actual social work practice. It encourages readers to develop critical awareness and reach their own judgements about the usefulness and implications of holding certain conceptual positions and shows how social work can be better informed and improved by doing so.
Fully revised and updated throughout, this second edition examines sociology in relation to key areas of social work and probation practice, and includes one new chapter. Areas covered are:
Essential reading for all social work and probation studies students, this text looks beyond individual and psychological explanations and solutions to develop a sociological knowledge base for social work practice.
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How does a social work student make the connection between sociological knowledge and day-to-day social work?
Sociology for Social Workers and Probation Officers provides an introduction to sociological ideas and research and places them firmly into the context of actual social work practice. It encourages readers to develop critical awareness and reach their own judgements about the usefulness and implications of holding certain conceptual positions and shows how social work can be better informed and improved by doing so.
Fully revised and updated throughout, this second edition examines sociology in relation to key areas of social work and probation practice, and includes one new chapter. Areas covered are:
Essential reading for all social work and probation studies students, this text looks beyond individual and psychological explanations and solutions to develop a sociological knowledge base for social work practice.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Student Social Work |
Release date | May 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2010 |
Authors | Viviene E. Cree |
Dimensions | 246 x 174 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 236 |
Edition | 2nd edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-44621-1 |
Barcode | 9780415446211 |
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LSN | 0-415-44621-X |