Sociology for Social Work: An Introduction

by Chris Yuill (Editor), Alastair Gibson (Editor)

Overview

Introducing the social work student to the field of sociology, this book illustrates 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. Every chapter of the book 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 Details

ISBN-13:	9781848606517
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	11/15/2010
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Chris Yuill is a sociologist at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, whose work focuses on the sociology of health and the sociology of urban experiences. In addition to a variety of journal publications and research reports he has written and co-edited a number of textbooks for SAGE, one of his most recent being Sociology for Social Work co-edited with Alastair Gibson. Other texts include Understanding the Sociology of Health: An Introduction with Anne-Marie Barry, which is now in its third edition and has also been translated into Chinese. Chris has also served two terms on the executive of the British Sociological Association.

Alastair Gibson graduated with an MA in History before becoming frustrated as a hospital administrator and deciding to move into the more challenging and rewarding practice of social work. He worked in Aberdeen and Gateshead in a variety of health care social work settings and then taught at RGU. Developing his enthusiasm for inter-professional practice, he was a founder member of CAIPE and helped develop shared training for social work, health, education and police trainees. He has thoroughly enjoyed teaching Human Growth and Behaviour as well as being Course Leader of the BA (Hons) Social Work by Distance Learning before retiring in 2009. He is now an independent practice teacher.

Table of Contents

Contributors vi

Preface vii

Acknowledgements ix

1 Sociology for social work - an overview Chris Yuill Alastair Gibson Chris Thorpe 1

2 Social inequality and social class Donncha Marron Robert Buckley Joan Leece 26

3 Gender Val Sheach-Leith Michael Sutherland Neil Gibson 45

4 Race and ethnicity Chris Yuill Angela Duvollet Tuck-Chee Phung Tatenda Govera 69

5 Poverty and social exclusion Donncha Marron Jeremy Millar Muzz McKinnon 94

6 Later life Emmanuelle Tulle Rory Lynch 116

7 Health Chris Yuill Rob Mackay Angie Mutch 138

8 Disability Chris Yuill Colin Keenan Frankie McLean 164

9 Crime and society Chris Thorpe Mike Shepherd 185

10 Intimacies and relationships Megan Todd Steve Hothershall Janet Owen 204

11 Community and social capital Steven MacLennan Keith Muir Susan Thoms 228

References 245

Index 263