Sociology and Social Work: Perspectives and Problems - Softcover

Heraud, Brian J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0080158544 ISBN 13: 9780080158549

Publisher: Pergamon, 1970

Synopsis

Sociology and Social Perspectives and Problems focuses on the relationship between sociology and social work, providing a sociological understanding of the problems social workers face.This book begins with an introduction to sociology and social work, followed by a discussion on the nature of a sociological perspective. The sociological approach to family and kinship, analysis of the community, social stratification, and social deviance are also elaborated.This text emphasizes child rearing, language, and social class, including childhood as a preparation for class membership and changes in the stratification system. The social functions of social work in relation to social control and social change are likewise reviewed. This compilation concludes with a review of the professionalization and organizational context of social work and problems arising from the nature of social work and sociology.This publication is a good reference for students and researchers interested in the perspectives and problems related to sociology and social work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pergamon
• Publication date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0080158544
• ISBN 13: 9780080158549
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 318