The second edition of this major textbook clearly shows how sociology
can inform professional social work practice in the twenty-first
century. It provides an easy-to-follow, jargon-free introduction to
sociology for social work students, with crucial links to practice
across a comprehensive range of topics.
The need for an appreciation of the insights sociology has to offer
about our world and our actions within it has been underlined by recent
reforms to social work education, and the new edition furthers its
commitments to this goal. The book shows how sociology is an exciting
and relevant topic to social work with a variety of service user groups,
and supports and extends students' learning through carefully designed
pedagogical features. Richly illustrated with evidence and examples, the
book uses engaging case studies to demonstrate the relevance of
sociology to everyday practice.
The new edition has been fully updated to explore contemporary issues
for social workers, locating these in the context of global changes and
strengthening its application of sociological theories to social work
practice. Sociology for Social Workers will continue to be an invaluable
teaching and learning resource that takes seriously sociology's capacity
to contribute to positive social work practice.