Transforming society? by Graeme Simpson
This book explores the sociological basis of contemporary society and shows how social workers experience tensions and contradictions in practice.
"The sociological imagination has always been at the heart of good social work practice, even if it has been eclipsed in recent years by individualism and managerialismThis exciting and accessible text will allow a new generation of social work students to discover the importance of critical sociology for understanding the structural forces shaping the lives of those with whom they work." Iain Ferguson, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Stirling
"the book is highly readable. There is an equal consideration given to each of the key themes explored. The text incorporates real life case studies to emphasise situations. Activities are suggested which will generate discussions. It is a thought-provoking read." Community Care, Oct 11, 2007
"This book confidently places sociology at the heart of social work pedagogy. It also imaginatively explores ways forward in the development of a more enlightened and radical practice. Academics will be much encouraged if students have this text in their bibliographies, and students will have some defence against the widespread propensity for the poor to be blamed for their own poverty." Martin Thomas, Former Head of the Institute of Social Work and Applied Social Studies, Staffordshire University
"the book is highly readable. There is an equal consideration given to each of the key themes explored. The text incorporates real life case studies to emphasise situations. Activities are suggested which will generate discussions. It is a thought-provoking read." Community Care, Oct 11, 2007
"This book confidently places sociology at the heart of social work pedagogy. It also imaginatively explores ways forward in the development of a more enlightened and radical practice. Academics will be much encouraged if students have this text in their bibliographies, and students will have some defence against the widespread propensity for the poor to be blamed for their own poverty." Martin Thomas, Former Head of the Institute of Social Work and Applied Social Studies, Staffordshire University
Graeme Simpson is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Wolverhampton. Graeme's areas of expertise include Social Work (all areas, including post-qualifying and qualifying); EU social work & social policy; Children, Young people & families Comparative policy. His current research interests are the future of social work; the nature of wellbeing in contemporary policy; and, the future of social work education practice.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861347411 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861347413 |
| Title | Transforming society? |
| Author | Graeme Simpson |
| Series | Basw Policy Press Titles |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Policy Press |
| Year published | 2007-04-11 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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