This book examines key sociological theories that have contributed to the understanding of the nature of social work its organisation & delivery It provides key sociological concepts & theories to help student social workers better understand the nature of their work & the social & political context within which they will be working Taking a practical approach to social work & focusing on the application of theory the book also provides insightful discussions to important thinkers such as Douglas Beck & Furedi & how their ideas have direct relevance for understanding the risk averse nature of social work ...

Social Work in Health Settings Practice in Context maintains its use of the Practice in Context (Pi C) decision-making framework to explore a wide range of social work services in health care settings The PIC framework is used to cover a broad range of social work practice sites settings & populations over 30 case chapters Fully updated to reflect the landscape of health care provision in the US since the Affordable Care Act was passed the cases are grounded by primer' chapters to illustrate the necessary decisional & foundational skills for best practices in social work in health settings The cases cover working with both individuals & groups of clients across the life course & the Pi C framework helps maintain focus on each of the practice decisions a social worker must make when working with a variety of clients from military veterans to HIV positive children The ideal textbook for social work in health care & clinical social work classes this thought-provoking volume thoroughly integrates social work theory & practice & provides an excellent opportunity for understanding particular techniques & interventions ...

This brilliantly systematic & comprehensive textbook provides an integrated approach to social work theory methods & skills as the bedrock of all social work practice ...

The second edition of this celebrated book by two of the world's leading researchers in social work introduces readers to the main theories theorists & perspectives that contribute to the debate on social work theory & social work methods It brings together some outstanding international researchers in social work to challenge the reader to critically question how they think about social work The new edition

Includes:: a focus on the psychosocial perspective with three new chapters on- Cognitive behavioural approaches- Attachment theory & psychoanalytic social work- Ecological approaches Each chapter allows the reader to relate the theories & methods discussed to their own personal experiences This reader friendly book

Includes:: student questions glossaries & recommended reading so that students & practitioners can reappraise & expand the knowledge they have learned This book will be valuable for undergraduate & postgraduate students taking courses in social work theory & research methods social work interventions & perspectives as well as post qualifying students & researchers in social work



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Social work students need to be able to link theory to their practice on placement The need to support students in this area often causes anxiety for practice educators & placement supervisors The first edition of this book was used widely by practice educators in supporting student learning in relation to theory & practice It was so popular that many students started to use the book themselves
- in response we published another book written specifically for students Theory & Practice A Straightforward Guide for Social Work Students This all new edition of Social Work Theory still begins by introducing the concept of theory & practice reminding practice educators & supervisors about the ways in which they use & apply theory every day in some aspect of their practice Ideas are given on exercises to assist students in developing their own understanding of the use of theory in their practice Subsequent sections briefly outline some of the key social work theories & models which will apply to any practice learning environment Suggestions for further reading are provided throughout the text as are ideas for exercises to use with students This second edition sees the inclusion of some newer theories & models such as the Mc Donaldization of social work All the chapters have been reviewed & updated & more recent thinking on the theories & models is included Siobhan Maclean has been a practice educator since 1992 She has worked with more than 200 students since then mostly as an independent off site practice educator Siobhan continues to learn from students every day Rob Harrison has worked in several voluntary sector settings since 1996 He completed his Practice Teaching Award in 2007 & has enjoyed working with several social work students as an on site practice educator & supervisor
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Social work is an international profession & is increasingly having to respond to the needs of displaced people & those impacted by immigration control systems This book will be a vital resource for service providers students & academics specifically those who provide services to people whose lives are impacted by borders ...

What is socialism? Does it have a future or has it become an outdated ideology in the 21st century? Michael Newman examines & explains the successes & failures of modern socialism by taking an international perspective
- ranging from communism in Cuba to social democracy in Sweden Discussing its evolution from the industrial towns of the 19th century to its response to the feminist green & anti-capitalist movements today Newman concludes that with its values of equality solidarity & cooperation socialism remains as relevant as ever but that it needs to learn lessons from the past ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable
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Talking about global environmental issues need not be an exercise in gloom doom & individual sacrifice--as Michael Carolan ably demonstrates in this introduction to environmental sociology Society & the Environment examines today's environmental controversies within a socio-organizational context After outlining the contours of "pragmatic environmentalism" Carolan explores the material world air water biodiversity & trash He considers the pressures that exist where ecology & society collide such as population growth & its associated increased demands for food & energy Finally he drills into the socialstructural dynamics--including political economy & the international legal system--that create ongoing momentum for environmental ills This interdisciplinary text features a three-part structure in each chapter that covers "fast facts" about the issue at hand examines its wide-ranging implications & offers pragmatic consideration of possible real-world solutions Bolstering the analysis a variety of boxes highlight relevant case studies as well as the value judgments which lurk everywhere in talk about environmental phenomena Discussion questions & key terms enhance the text's usefulness making Society & the Environment the perfect learning tool for courses on environmental sociology ...

From the rise of terrorism to the uncertainties associated with economic crisis & recession our age is characterized by fear Fear is the expression of a society on unstable foundations Most of us feel that our social status is under threat & our future prospects in jeopardy We are overwhelmed by a sense of having been catapulted into a world to which we no longer belong Tracing this experience of fear Heinz Bude uncovers a society marked by disturbing uncertainty suppressed anger & quiet resentment This is as true in our close relationships as it is in the world of work in how we react to politicians as much as in our attitudes towards bankers & others in the financial sector Bude shows how this fear is not derived so much from a 'powerful other' but rather from the seemingly endless range of possibilities which we face While this may seem to offer us greater autonomy & freedom in reality the unknown impact & meaning of each option creates a vacuum which is filled by fear What conditions lead people to feel anxious & fearful for themselves & others? How can individuals withstand fear & develop ways of making their fears intelligible? Probing these & other questions Bude provides a fresh analysis of some of the most fundamental features of our societies today ...

This is a classic book on a fascinating subject Peter Trudgill examines the close link between language & society & the many factors that influence the way we speak These range from gender environment age race class region & politics Trudgill's book surveys languages & societies from all over the world drawing on examples from Afrikaans to Yiddish He has added a fascinating chapter on the development of a language as a result of a non-native speaker's use of it Compelling & authoritative this new edition of a bestselling book is set to redraw the boundaries of the study of sociolinguistics ...