This lucidly written textbook covers the historical background of
clinical sociology as a field and its developing trends around the
world. It addresses the urgent need for sociologists to develop a
clinical approach in their effort to improve society, with the emphasis
that clinical sociology should complement the work of other disciplines
such as clinical psychology, social work, and social anthropology. This
book discusses in depth the concept of clinical sociology itself and the
obligations of clinical sociologists. It fills a gap in the literature
which reveals a lack of discussion and consensus on the roles and
responsibilities of clinical sociologists, therefore making an important
contribution to clinical sociology, and sociology, more broadly.
Graduate students, practitioners and professionals in the field of
clinical sociology, social work and other related disciplines will find
this book very useful.