TY - BOOK AU - Cree,Viviene E. ED - Askews & Holts TI - Sociology for social workers and probation officers SN - 9780203846773 (e-book) AV - HV41 .C74 2010 PY - 2010/// CY - London PB - Routledge KW - Social service KW - Sociological aspects KW - Probation KW - Sociology KW - Society KW - ukslc KW - Sociology & anthropology KW - thema KW - Social work KW - Social & ethical issues KW - Probation services KW - Rehabilitation of offenders KW - Electronic books KW - lcsh N1 - Originally published: 1999; Includes bibliographical references and index; Also available in printed form ISBN 9780415446228; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - How does a social work student make the connection between sociological knowledge and day-to-day social work procedures? This book offers an introduction to sociological ideas and research, placing it in the context of social work practice; How does a social work student make the connection between sociological knowledge and day-to-day social work? Sociology for Social Workers and Probation Officers provides an introduction to sociological ideas and research and places them firmly into the context of actual social work practice. It encourages readers to develop critical awareness and reach their own judgements about the usefulness and implications of holding certain conceptual positions and shows how social work can be better informed and improved by doing so. Fully revised and updated throughout, this second edition examines sociology in relation to key areas of social work and probation practice, and includes one new chapter. Areas covered are: Family Childhood Youth Community Care and Caring Health and Illness Crime. Essential reading for all social work and probation studies students, this text looks beyond individual and psychological explanations and solutions to develop a sociological knowledge base for social work practice UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=BradfordC&isbn=9780203846773 ER -