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Sociology and Social Work
Third Edition
- Jo Cunningham
- Steve Cunningham - University of Central Lancashire, UK
- Alice O'Sullivan - Leeds Beckett University, UK
January 2023 | 328 pages | Learning Matters
Sociological perspectives can be used to analyse societal and structural influences on human behaviour at individual, group and community levels. The authors link sociological concepts, debates and theories relating to key areas such as poverty, social exclusion, education, social class and social justice to develop your students' understanding of how sociological perspectives will impact upon their social work placements and practice.
This book begins by taking you step-by-step through the ins and outs of why sociology is important to social work. It explains the relevance of sociology to everyday social work practice, introducing you to the core sociological perspectives that you'll need to get to grips with during your course, including functionalism, Marxism, symbolic interactionism and postmodernism. The book then moves on to explore various social issues in detail (i.e. poverty, social class, social exclusion, education, moral panics), with extended case studies, activities and links to skills in practice illustrating the many opportunities and challenges that each aspect brings to everyday practice. There are also important chapters on family, community and the role of sociology in social work training.
This book begins by taking you step-by-step through the ins and outs of why sociology is important to social work. It explains the relevance of sociology to everyday social work practice, introducing you to the core sociological perspectives that you'll need to get to grips with during your course, including functionalism, Marxism, symbolic interactionism and postmodernism. The book then moves on to explore various social issues in detail (i.e. poverty, social class, social exclusion, education, moral panics), with extended case studies, activities and links to skills in practice illustrating the many opportunities and challenges that each aspect brings to everyday practice. There are also important chapters on family, community and the role of sociology in social work training.
Chapter 1: Developing a sociological imagination: Debunking society
Chapter 2: Poverty
Chapter 3: Families
Chapter 4: Community
Chapter 5: Moral Panics
Chapter 6: Education
Chapter 7: Social class
Chapter 8: Looking back, looking forwards: The relevance of sociology for social work
A very useful book and accessible for students. I like the clarity of writing and how it helps translate sociological ideas into practice and other areas, such as social policy.
Allied Health, Worcester University
May 21, 2024
Excellent book that will provide a strong insight into understanding sociology and of its relationship to social work.
Social Work, Nottingham College
January 10, 2023
Has been on our reading lists for a few years. The book is popular with social work students as it provides an easy to read snap shot of how to use sociological ideas in social work.
Social Work, Royal Holloway, University of London
October 18, 2023
excellent and accessible for students
Sch of Education & Prof Development, Huddersfield University
November 3, 2022
