Social work supervision in large part determines the job satisfaction of social workers and thus the quality of the service provided.

William A. Corsaro’s groundbreaking work, The Sociology of Childhood, is widely acclaimed as the only text that thoroughly covers children and childhood from a sociological perspective—providing in-depth coverage of social theories of childhood, the peer cultures and social issues of children and youth, and children and childhood within the frameworks of culture and history. The Fifth Edition has been thoroughly updated to incorporate the latest research and the most pertinent information so readers can engage in powerful discussions on a wide array of topics.

Offers an introduction to the key issues, perspectives and debates within the field of medical sociology. This book helps readers understand how sociological approaches are crucial to understanding the impact that health and illness have on the behaviour, attitudes, beliefs, and practices, of an increasingly health-aware population.

A wide selection of real-world excercises give students hands-on experience in approaching issues sociologically.

A timely text that outlines the basics of solution focused therapy then applies the approach to a range of multicultural populations

Addressing a number of prominent sports and sport stars, this book demonstrates the economic and cultural factors that have contributed to the popularity of sport stars. It also examines issues such as race and gender, the impact of professionalization, growing media coverage, and the role of agents.

Brings together some of the seminal interventions which have structured the development of stardom and celebrity studies, while crucially combining and situating these within the context of new essays which address the contemporary, cross-media and international landscape of fame culture.

Shows teachers how to develop storytelling skills as part of a fresh approach to creative teaching and learning. This book also includes a range of stories for teachers to use in different class situations. It covers topics such as: bullying; disabilities; computer games; friendship; and, greed.