How does a social work student make the connection between sociological knowledge & day-to-day social work? Sociology for Social Workers & Probation Officers" provides an introduction to sociological ideas & research & places them firmly into the context of actual social work practice. It encourages readers to develop critical awareness & reach their own judgements about the usefulness & implications of holding certain conceptual positions & shows how social work can be better informed & enhanced by doing so. Fully revised & updated throughout this second edition examines sociology in relation to key areas of social work & probation practice &
Includes:: one new chapter. Areas covered are: Family; Childhood; Youth; Community; Care & Caring; Health & Illness; & Crime. Essential reading for all social work & probation studies students this text looks beyond individual & psychological explanations & solutions to develop a sociological knowledge base for social work practice."