Applied Sociology for Social Work

Ewan Ingleby is based in the Education section of the School of Social Sciences and Law at the University of Teesside. Alongside contributing to the University of Teesside′s education programmes, Ewan is a member of the School of Social Science and Law′s ′Social Futures Research Institute′ Dr Ingleby has secured research funding from the University Research Fund for research projects on PCET mentor training and student study skills. Previous publications include sociological analyses of organisations, psychological approaches to social work and applications of social science to Early Years.

• IntroductionFunctionalism and Social WorkInteractionism and Social WorkConflict Theory and Social WorkChildren, Sociology and Social WorkLearning Disabilities, Sociology and Social WorkMental Health, Sociology and Social WorkOlder People, Sociology and Social WorkConclusion

This book is a timely addition to the landscape of social work education as it reminds us of the importance of sociological perspectives underpinning theory and practice.