How do sociologists explain the role and function of social work in society? How has sociological knowledge been used, adapted and misused by social workers? Originally published in 1991, The Sociology of Social Work includes chapters on sociological theory and social work, child protection, community care, probation interviews, family therapy, residential care, race, and knowledge and power.
List of Contributors. Acknowledgements. 1. Sociology and Social Work: A Misunderstood Relationship Martin Davies Part 1: Social Work and Sociological Theory 2. The Construction of a Contemporary Sociology of Social Work Roger Sibeon 3. The Sociology of Welfare: Where Social Work Fits In John Offer Part 2: Sociological Perspectives on Social Work 4. Sociology, Social Work, and Child Protection Brian Corby 5. Social Work, Community Care, and Informal Networks Graham Allan 6. Studying Talk in Probation Interviews Stephen Stanley 7. The Family and the Therapist: Towards a Sociology of Social Work Method David Howe 8. The Sociology of Size in Residential Care Peter Huxley 9. ‘Race’, Gender, and Social Work Lena Dominelli 10. Knowledge, Power, and the Shape of Social Work Practice David Howe. Bibliography. Name Index. Subject Index.
Biography
Martin Davies
Reviews for the original edition:
‘There are interesting and stimulating ideas in this book for students, social workers and academics.’ Stewart Collins, Bangor College, University of Wales
‘It is good to have an eclectic but focused book from our British brother and sisters in which we learn about their struggles to understand the complex multifaceted profession we share.’ Jerome Sachs, Smith College School for Social Work, Smith College Studies in Social Work
