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

Jo Cunningham; Steve Cunningham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1446266672 ISBN 13: 9781446266670

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2013

Synopsis

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 fully-revised second edition includes a new chapter on social class and welfare and is mapped to the new Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Work.

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About the Authors

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.

Steve Cunningham is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Central Lancashire. He has taught sociology at both undergraduate and postgraduate level for 27 years. His research interests are focused on welfare history, poverty and social security, the sociology of welfare and children’s political activism. He is the author of numerous publications in these areas.

From the Back Cover

Sociological perspective and their application to social work practice, are an inherent and essential part of the social work degree. This fully-revised second edition will help students to develop their understanding of how sociological perspectives will impact upon their placements and practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1446266672
• ISBN 13: 9781446266670
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 304