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This excellent textbook introduces the social work student to the field of sociology, illustrating how sociology is connected to and fundamental to effective social work practice. Each chapter applies theory to practice and is uniquely co-written by a sociologist, social worker and service user. A wide range of topics and subjects relevant to social work are covered, including: -Gender -Class -Ethnicity and race -Ageing -Health -Intimacies -Social exclusion -Crime and deviance -Communities -Disability The book comes with access to an exciting companion website offering the reader downloads, web links, powerpoint slides and case studies. Every chapter of the book further includes further case studies, along with lots of clear definitions of terms, and reflection points, making this book the essential introductory text for all social work students.Product Identifiers
PublisherSAGE Publications LTD
ISBN-139781848606517
eBay Product ID (ePID)178336986
Product Key Features
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSociology for Social Work: an Introduction
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
AuthorAlastair Gibson, Chris Yuill
Subject AreaSocial Work
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height242 mm
Item Weight490 g
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EditorAlastair Gibson, Chris Yuill
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom