Sociology and Social Work (Transforming Social Work Practice Series) - Softcover

Cunningham, Jo; Cunningham, Steve

9781844450879: Sociology and Social Work (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844450872 ISBN 13: 9781844450879

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2008

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.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:

Jo Cunningham is a Principal Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Central Lancashire and programme leader of the BA Social Work. Jo has taught sociology and social work practice for a number of years. Before commencing her lecturing career, Jo was a social worker in the area of children and families. Research interests include childhood accidents and child death, and more recently the practice implications of asylum policy for professionals, children and their families.

Review:

"Excellent links between key sociological concepts and practical aspects of social work"- George Heyes (Lecturer, Bolton Community College)

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.