This book examines key sociological theories that have contributed to the understanding of the nature of social work, its organisation and delivery. It provides key sociological concepts and theories to help student social workers better understand the nature of their work and the social and political context within which they will be working. Taking a practical approach to social work, and focusing on the application of theory, the book also provides insightful discussions to important thinkers such as Douglas, Beck and Furedi, and how their ideas have direct relevance for understanding the risk averse nature of social work.
Table of Content
Theory, Ideology and Discourse in Social Work
Hayek, Markets and Social Work
Management and Managerialism
Risk and Social Work
Bourdieu and Social Work
New Approaches to Stigma
A New Culture of Poverty?
Globalisation and Social Work
Conclusion
About the author
Lester Parrott is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Keele University where he teaches and publishes in the area of social policy and social work. He is the author of ‘Social Work and Social Care’, a textbook on the relevance and relationship of social policy to social workers.
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