The Sociology of Social Work

Herausgegeben:Davies, Martin

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

How do sociologists explain the role and function of social work in society? How has sociological knowledge been used, adapted and misused by social workers? Originally published in 1991, The Sociology of Social Work includes chapters on sociological theory and social work, child protection, community care, probation interviews, family therapy, residential care, race, and knowledge and power.

Produktdetails

• Routledge Revivals
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis; Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2023
• Englisch
• Gewicht: 453g
• ISBN-13: 9781032564975
• ISBN-10: 1032564970
• Artikelnr.: 68099623

Autorenporträt

Martin Davies

Inhaltsangabe

List of Contributors. Acknowledgements. 1. Sociology and Social Work: A
Misunderstood Relationship Martin Davies Part 1: Social Work and
Sociological Theory 2. The Construction of a Contemporary Sociology of
Social Work Roger Sibeon 3. The Sociology of Welfare: Where Social Work
Fits In John Offer Part 2: Sociological Perspectives on Social Work 4.
Sociology, Social Work, and Child Protection Brian Corby 5. Social Work,
Community Care, and Informal Networks Graham Allan 6. Studying Talk in
Probation Interviews Stephen Stanley 7. The Family and the Therapist:
Towards a Sociology of Social Work Method David Howe 8. The Sociology of
Size in Residential Care Peter Huxley 9. `Race¿, Gender, and Social Work
Lena Dominelli 10. Knowledge, Power, and the Shape of Social Work Practice
David Howe. Bibliography. Name Index. Subject Index.

Rezensionen

Reviews for the original edition:

'There are interesting and stimulating ideas in this book for students, social workers and academics.' Stewart Collins, Bangor College, University of Wales

'It is good to have an eclectic but focused book from our British brother and sisters in which we learn about their struggles to understand the complex multifaceted profession we share.' Jerome Sachs, Smith College School for Social Work, Smith College Studies in Social Work