Practising Social Work Sociologically

A Theoretical approach for New Times

Priscilla Dunk-West, Fiona Verity

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Bloomsbury Academic
23 February 2018

Sociology; Social work

This timely and much needed text book presents an innovative, theoretically based approach that helps students, practitioners and researchers alike orientate their view and sensibilities in a rapidly evolving modern world. Traditional social work approaches are often ill-equipped to take into account the emerging social change which has resulted from technological change, globalisation and mobilities, as well as environmental change. By bringing sociological social work perspectives to contemporary practice, it draws on concepts from a range of disciplines in recognition that we are collective thinkers and actors and that our ideas are shaped by what we read and build upon.

Whether taking a social work theory module or preparing for placement, this sociological perspective provides a crucial foundation for practice and puts the ‘social’ back in to ‘social work’.

By: Priscilla Dunk-West, Fiona Verity
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1st ed. 2018
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781137548078
ISBN 10: 113754807X
Pages: 138
Publication Date: 23 February 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , A / AS level , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Contemporary Social Work Practice Across The Globe 2. Sociological Imaginations: Social Work Concepts and Sensibilities 3. Understanding Social Relationships and 'Capital' 4. Time in Social Work 5. Social Work and Space 6. Theorising Organisational Contexts 7. Self, Power and Agency 8. Using Research in Practice 9. Emotions and Emotional Labour 10. Conclusion

Dr Priscilla Dunk-West is Senior Lecturer in Social Work in the School of Social and Policy Studies at Finders University, Australia. She is author of Palgrave's How to be a Social Worker. Professor Fiona Verity is Professor of Social Work and Social Care in the College of Health and Human Sciences, Swansea University, Wales.