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Applied Sociology

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Applied Sociology book

Applied Sociology

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Applied Sociology book

ByNeil Thompson
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 2017
eBook Published 22 September 2017
Pub. location New York
Imprint Routledge
DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315210261
Pages 238 pages
eBook ISBN 9781315210261
SubjectsDevelopment Studies, Environment, Social Work, Urban Studies, Social Sciences
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Thompson, N. (2018). Applied Sociology. New York: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315210261

Sociology offers fascinating insights into social life that tell us so much about people and society. But what can we do with those insights? How can we put them to good use? That is exactly what this book is all about. It explores the practical value of sociology, how sociological understanding can be of help in a variety of settings.

Neil Thompson’s wealth of experience in using sociology in practice comes shining through in this clearly written and accessible text that succeeds in conveying complex ideas without oversimplifying them. Key concepts are explained and clear links are drawn with how the ideas can be used to inform professional practice and cast light on a wide range of situations across all sectors of working life, and in our personal lives too.

So, whether you are involved in the helping professions or any other occupation where success depends on having a good understanding of people; a student of sociology wanting to put your learning into practice; or simply interested in how sociology can help address social issues, this book offers a solid foundation of understanding. It is an ideal text for anyone seeking to use sociological ideas to make a positive difference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

chapter |7 pages

Introduction

ByNeil Thompson

part ONE|44 pages

Making Sense of Sociology

ByNeil Thompson

chapter 1|20 pages

What Is Sociology?

ByNeil Thompson

chapter 2|21 pages

The Sociological Imagination

ByNeil Thompson

part TWO|97 pages

Making Sense of Society

ByNeil Thompson

chapter 3|13 pages

Social Structures

ByNeil Thompson

chapter 4|17 pages

Social Processes

ByNeil Thompson

chapter 5|16 pages

Social Institutions

ByNeil Thompson

chapter 6|16 pages

Social Discourses and Ideologies

ByNeil Thompson

chapter 7|16 pages

Social Expectations

ByNeil Thompson

chapter 8|15 pages

Social Relations

ByNeil Thompson

part THREE|55 pages

Sociologically Informed Practice

ByNeil Thompson

chapter 9|15 pages

The Individual in Social Context

ByNeil Thompson

chapter 10|17 pages

The Organizational Context

ByNeil Thompson

chapter 11|19 pages

Holistic Practice

ByNeil Thompson
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