A comprehensive text to develop the knowledge, skills and values that allow the reader to promote the well-being of older people within social work settings.

Part of the Transforming Social Work Practice series, this title is written specifically to support students on the social work degree. It is full of practical activities, case studies and opportunities for students to critically reflect and explore theory and practice.

This book explores social policy by applying it to social work with vulnerable adults.

This book links sociological concepts, debates and theories relating to key areas such as poverty, social exclusion, education, social class and social justice to develop understanding of how sociological perspectives will impact upon social work placements and practice.

Sociology is a key topic for all trainee health professionals, but many struggle to see what sociology has to offer. Based on years of experience teaching sociology to healthcare students, this title explains the main sociological concepts without jargon or becoming too advanced.

Mary Holmes shows how an optimistic sociology can help us think about and understand social problems and positive social change. The perfect companion and/or antidote to studying sociology.

Introduces the social work student to the field of sociology, illustrating how sociology is connected to and fundamental to effective social work practice. This title includes chapters that apply theory to practice. It covers such topics as: Gender; Class; Ethnicity and race; Ageing; Health; Intimacies; Social exclusion; and, Crime and deviance.

An accessible exploration of the macro/micro question in relation to the sociology of childhood. A thoughtful yet approachable textbook with broad appeal across the social sciences.