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Sociology Australia by Sociology gives us the tools we need to understand our life and the lives of the people around us. It reveals that our commonsense view of the world isn't always right, and enables us to find out what actually shapes our experiences. Rapid and far-reaching social changes are taking place which affect us all: globalization is impacting Australian economy and culture; technological developments increase the pace of life; and many people worry about the decline of traditional values and about environmental and personal security.
Australian sociology 4 : a changing society by 1. What is Sociology? -- 2. Class -- 3. Aboriginality and Australia's indigenous peoples -- 4. The uses of gender -- 5. Ethnicity and immigration: challenging the national imaginary? -- 6. The knowledge generation -- 7. Illness, health and the pursuit of wellbeing -- 8. Personal lives -- 9. Deviance or difference? -- 10. The working environment -- 11. Power and the state -- 12. Religion and spirituality -- 13. Globalization and the city -- 14. From mass media to social media -- 15. Changing the climate: modernity at its limits -- 16. Sociological theory -- 17. How to carry out a simple research project.
Social justice and social work : rediscovering a core value of the profession by This unique and timely book, edited by Michael J. Austin, introduces and connects social justice to the core values of social work across the curriculum. It presents the history and philosophy that supports social justice and ties it to ethical concepts that will help readers understand social justice as a core social work value. The book further conveys the importance of amplifying client voice; explores organization-based advocacy; and describes how an understanding of social justice can inform practice and outlines implications for education and practice.
Australian Social Policy and the Human Services by Social Policy and Human Service Practitioners contends that human service practitioners benefit from understanding the relationship between social policy, the human services and their own practices. In this comprehensive introduction to the subject, readers are encouraged to develop their policy literacy, or critical understanding of the development, implementation and evaluation of social policies. Part 1 explores the debates and organising principles of social policy and the human services. Part 2 focuses on the development and delivery of social policy, including its history, and a discussion of the Third Sector in Australia. Part 3 covers specific areas of social policy: income maintenance, employment, housing, health care, family and child care, and Indigenous social policy. Emerging issues, such as globalisation and sustainability, are examined in Part 4. Each chapter features discussion points, exercises, case studies, further reading lists and and links with the Australian Association of Social Workers Practice Standards (2013).
Sociology by Revised and updated throughout, it provides a commanding overview of recent global developments and new ideas in sociology. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in an engaging way. Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigourous but still very accessible. With a strong focus in interactive pedagogy, it aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the enduring value of thinking soicologically.
Community Development in an Uncertain World by Community Development in an Uncertain World provides a comprehensive and lively introduction to modern community development. The book explores the interrelated frameworks of social justice, ecological responsibility and post-Enlightenment thinking, drawing on various sources including the wisdom of Indigenous peoples. Recognising the increasing complexity and uncertainty of the times in which we live, Jim Ife promotes a holistic approach to community development and emphasises the different dimensions of human community: social, economic, political, cultural, environmental, spiritual, personal and survival. The first section of the book examines the major theories and concepts that underpin community development. This includes a discussion of core principles: change and wisdom 'from below', the importance of process and valuing diversity. The second section focuses on practical elements, such as community work roles and essential skills. The final chapters discuss the problematic context of much contemporary practice and offer vision and hope for the future.
Creating sanctuary : toward the evolution of sane societies by Creating Sanctuary is a description of a hospital-based program to treat adults who had been abused as children and the revolutionary knowledge about trauma and adversity that the program was based upon. This book focuses on the biological, psychological, and social aspects of trauma. Fifteen years later, Dr. Sandra Bloom has updated this classic work to include the groundbreaking Adverse Childhood Experiences Study that came out in 1998, information about Epigenetics, and new material about what we know about the brain and violence. This book is for courses in counseling, social work, and clinical psychology on mental health, trauma, and trauma theory.
Public sociology : an introduction to Australian society by The second edition of a widely used introduction to Australiansociology, designed as a flexible learning tool. It takes an appliedapproach, demonstrating the value of a sociological perspective oncontemporary Australian life.* Fully revised and updated* Includes two new chapters on religion and on terrorism* First edition published in 2006 - became an instant success in a highlycompetitive first year textbook market; one of the most widely used firstyear university sociology textbooks in Australia* Editors are well-known and respected sociology educators* Student friendly approach, with case studies, guidelines on writingsociology essays, activities* Accompanied by an extensive support websiteHow can developing a sociological gaze help us understand the way welive? Public Sociology shows that our lives are not solely determined bypersonal choices, demonstrating how a sociological gaze allows us to seethe way our private troubles are connected to public issues.Public Sociology highlights the utility and application of sociology inprofessional and community life using real-world examples from Australiaand across the globe. The first edition of Public Sociology established itselfas a highly regarded and accessible student text. This second edition hasbeen thoroughly updated to maintain a fresh approach, and reflects theever-increasing importance of technology in our lives. The authors revealhow the tools of sociological training and an empirically groundedsociological perspective are essential to understanding and engaging with contemporary Australian society.
Story of sociology : a first companion to social theory by What is sociology? How did it develop? What are its key contributions as a discipline? These are the likely questions of any new student of the subject and it is these questions that are at the heart of The Story of Sociology. The book is a unique introduction to sociology. It takes the reader through the 'story' of sociology: looking at how it developed, introducing its key concerns and theories and assessing its relationship with other disciplines. The books both introduces the subject and inspires the reader to continue their study of the discipline. Written in an engaging and lucid style by one of the leading figures in social theory, the book is short and succinct yet detailed enough to challenge the reader. It is the ideal companion to any introductory sociology or social theory course.Search our eBooks catalogue to see our range of eBooks. You will be prompted to log in with your Student ID and Password. Use specific keywords (see the list on this page) to refine your search.
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Community and Local Governance in Australia by This book examines the resurgence in Australia of locality-based social policy (concerned with the spatial dimensions of disadvantage), after the political failures of the market oriented approach to regional reform. The book proposes that these trends are leading to a new 'post-competition' policy regime in Australia that mirrors global policy trends.
Digital Sociology : The Reinvention of Social Research by This provocative new introduction to the field of digital sociology offers a critical overview of interdisciplinary debates about new ways of knowing society that are emerging today at the interface of computing, media, social research and social life. Digital Sociology introduces key concepts, methods and understandings that currently inform the development of specifically digital forms of social enquiry. Marres assesses the relevance and usefulness of digital methods, data and techniques for the study of sociological phenomena and evaluates the major claim that computation makes possible a new 'science of society'. As Marres argues, the digital does much more than inspire innovation in social research: it forces us to engage anew with fundamental sociological questions. We must learn to appreciate that the digital has the capacity to throw into crisis existing knowledge frameworks and is likely to reconfigure wider relations. This timely engagement with a key transformation of our age will be indispensable reading for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in digital sociology, digital media, computing and society.
My Revision Notes: AQA A Level Sociology by Target success in sociology with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge. With My Revision Notes, every student can: - Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner - Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage - Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers - Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid - Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available online My Revision Notes AQA A-level Sociology includes all compulsory topics as well as the optional topics Families and households and Beliefs in society.
Achieving Social Impact : Sociology in the Public Sphere by This book presents the findings of research projects conducted by CREA (Community of Researchers on Excellence for all), a research community based in Barcelona, showing how social transformation combines scientific excellence with the political and social impact of the research. Analyzing the impact of pursuing social sciences research by providing examples of achievements and opportunities despite barriers and obstacles encountered along the way, it is of interest for a broad spectrum of scholars from the field of social sciences - particularly public sociology - as well as from other sciences such as biology and neuroscience.
You're Hired! : Putting Your Sociology Major to Work by Featuring conversations with more than thirty sociology majors on their career trajectories, responses from employers on why they hire sociology majors, and practical career advice, You're Hired! Putting Your Sociology Major to Workoffers readers a comprehensive account of the opportunities a sociology major provides. The book begins with the conversations, which convey real world examples of sociologists' motivations for pursuing the discipline, their career paths, the joys and challenges of their choices, and their advice to current and future students of sociology. Their careers range from politics and technology to medical research and community activism; business and the arts to sports and the environment, all which demonstrate the breadth of career options available to sociology majors. Later chapters present feedback from employers on the skills sociologists offerto the workplace along with guidance on career entry and professional development. Those interviewed cover a broad spectrum of society and career progression; some are on the starting block of their careers while others look back from retirement on fulfilling and meaningful professional lives. They represent regional, gender, racial, and the social class reality of today's world. Written in an accessible and upbeat style, You're Hired!is an informative and inspiring read for current undergraduates, aspiring students, and parents alike.
Sociology and Social Policy : Essays on Community, Economy, and Society by This collection of recent essays by the influential sociologist Herbert J. Gans brings together the many themes of Gans's wide-ranging career to make the case for a policy-oriented vision for sociology. Sociology and Social Policy explicates and helps solve social problems by presenting a range of studies on what people, institutions, and social structures do with, for, and against one another. These works from across Gans's areas of interest--the city, poverty, ethnicity, employment and political economy, and the relationship between race and class--together make a powerful call to action for the field of sociology.
The Sociology of Healthcare Safety and Quality by The Sociology of Healthcare Safety and Quality presents a series of research-informed readings on the sociological contributions of technologies, practices, experiences, and organizational quality and safety across a range of healthcare contexts. Represents the first collection of peer-reviewed research articles showcasing ways that sociology can contribute to the ongoing policy concern of healthcare safety and quality Features original contributions from leading experts in healthcare related fields from three continents Reveals the state-of-the art in sociological analyses of contemporary healthcare safety and quality along with future directions in the field Offers sociological insights from the perspectives of managers, clinicians, and patients