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Sociology for Social Work
Chris Yuill
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Description for Sociology for Social Work
paperback. Introduces the social work student to the field of sociology, illustrating how sociology is connected to and fundamental to effective social work practice. This title includes chapters that apply theory to practice. It covers such topics as: Gender; Class; Ethnicity and race; Ageing; Health; Intimacies; Social exclusion; and, Crime and deviance. Editor(s): Gibson, Alastair; Yuill, Chris. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures, charts. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 508.
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:
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 ... Read more
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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848606517
SKU
V9781848606517
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About Chris Yuill
Chris Yuill is a sociologist at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, whose work focuses on the sociology of health and the sociology of urban experiences. In addition to a variety of journal publications and research reports he has written and co-edited a number of textbooks for SAGE, one of his most recent being Sociology for Social Work co-edited with Alastair Gibson. ... Read more
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