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Sociology for Social Workers and Probation Officers provides an introduction to sociological ideas and research and considers the relevance and application of these ideas and concepts to practice. The book begins by describing the main theoretical perspectives in sociology by examining these theories and ideas as they relate to key areas of social work and probation practice, including: family childhood and youth community and caring crime. In the final section, a suggested framework for sociological practice in social work and probation is presented. Encouraging readers to develop critical awareness and reach their own judgements about the usefulness and implications of holding certain conceptual positions.

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Perhaps the most attractive part of this book is Cree's unwavering and unhidden belief that understanding the social world, and using the conceptual tools offered by sociology, helps practitioners to work. - Rose Parkes, British Journal of Community Justice, 2011 I found her explanations of major approaches compelling; from Marx to Rousseau, from identity politics to the post modern turn, the short entries are consistent, clear and readable. - Rose Parkes, British Journal of Community Justice, 2011 Perhaps the most attractive part of this book is Cree's unwavering and unhidden belief that understanding the social world, and using the conceptual tools offered by sociology, helps practitioners to work. - Rose Parkes, British Journal of Community Justice, 2011 I found her explanations of major approaches compelling; from Marx to Rousseau, from identity politics to the post modern turn, the short entries are consistent, clear and readable. - Rose Parkes, British Journal of Community Justice, 2011

Perhaps the most attractive part of this book is Cree's unwavering and unhidden belief that understanding the social world, and using the conceptual tools offered by sociology, helps practitioners to work. - Rose Parkes, British Journal of Community Justice, 2011 I found her explanations of major approaches compelling; from Marx to Rousseau, from identity politics to the post modern turn, the short entries are consistent, clear and readable. - Rose Parkes, British Journal of Community Justice, 2011

<p> Perhaps the most attractive part of this book is Cree's unwavering and unhidden belief that understanding the social world, and using the conceptual tools offered by sociology, helps practitioners to work. - Rose Parkes, British Journal of Community Justice, 2011 <p> I found her explanations of major approaches compelling; from Marx to Rousseau, from identity politics to the post modern turn, the short entries are consistent, clear and readable. - Rose Parkes, British Journal of Community Justice, 2011

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Viviene E. Cree is Professor of Social Work Studies, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Edinburgh.

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