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List of contents
Part One: Making Sense of Sociology Chapter 1. What is Sociology? Chapter 2. The Sociological Imagination Part Two: Making Sense of Society Chapter 3. Social Structures Chapter 4. Social Processes Chapter 5. Social Institutions Chapter 6. Social Discourses and Ideologies Chapter 7. Social Expectations Chapter 8. Social Relations Part Three: Sociologically Informed Practice Chapter 9. The Individual in Social Context Chapter 10. The Organizational Context Chapter 11. Holistic Practice
About the author
Neil Thompson PhD, DLitt, is an independent writer and educator with over 40 years’ experience in the people professions. He is a sought-after consultant and international conference speaker, and is currently involved in developing a range of online learning resources and surveys. His website and blog are at www.neilthompson.info.
Summary
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.
