Clinical Sociology: Moving from Theory to Practice by Puspa Melati Wan (English)

Description: Clinical Sociology by Puspa Melati Wan, Abdul Halim Wan It addresses the urgent need for sociologists to develop a clinical approach in their effort to improve society, with the emphasis that clinical sociology should complement the work of other disciplines such as clinical psychology, social work, and social anthropology. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This lucidly written textbook covers the historical background of clinical sociology as a field and its developing trends around the world. It addresses the urgent need for sociologists to develop a clinical approach in their effort to improve society, with the emphasis that clinical sociology should complement the work of other disciplines such as clinical psychology, social work, and social anthropology. This book discusses in depth the concept of clinical sociology itself and the obligations of clinical sociologists. It fills a gap in the literature which reveals a lack of discussion and consensus on the roles and responsibilities of clinical sociologists, therefore making an important contribution to clinical sociology, and sociology, more broadly. Graduate students, practitioners and professionals in the field of clinical sociology, social work and other related disciplines will find this book very useful. Back Cover This lucidly written textbook covers the historical background of clinical sociology as a field and its developing trends around the world. It addresses the urgent need for sociologists to develop a clinical approach in their effort to improve society, with the emphasis that clinical sociology should complement the work of other disciplines such as clinical psychology, social work, and social anthropology. This book discusses in depth the concept of clinical sociology itself and the obligations of clinical sociologists. It fills a gap in the literature which reveals a lack of discussion and consensus on the roles and responsibilities of clinical sociologists, therefore making an important contribution to clinical sociology, and sociology, more broadly. Graduate students, practitioners and professionals in the field of clinical sociology, social work and other related disciplines will find this book very useful. Author Biography Abdul Halim, Wan is one of the pioneers and a champion of Clinical Sociology in Malaysia. Academically, he was trained at Monash University, Australia for his bachelor degree and at University of Bristol, England for his MSc and PhD in Sociology. He has developed various community-based and empowerment programmes at institutional, state and national levels such as Social Problem Management System (PINTAS), national family development program: a Social Relations Management System (SRMS), women service centre and single mother support group, peer-based rehabilitation program for drug addicts and hospice program for individuals with AIDS, to name a few. Wan Halim is also known for his contribution towards community mediation in Malaysia through his training of community leaders using sociological lens and tools to manage communal conflict. His email address is . Puspa Melati, Wan is a senior lecturer at Taylors University, Malaysia. She holds a PhD inSociology and Anthropology from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). She completed her MSc in Sociology from University of Oxford, UK (Oxford) and her BA in Sociology and Psychology from University of San Francisco, US (USF). Identifies herself as a Clinical Sociologist and passionate about the community, Wan Puspa Melati has worked with both local and international NGOs as well as managed grassroots empowerment programmes for various target groups such as single mothers, children of low income households, abused women and children, juvenile delinquents, transgendered individuals, senior citizens as well as Deaf community. Her email address is . Table of Contents Part I: Introduction to Clinical Sociology.- Chapter 1. Introduction: Setting the Stage for Clinical Sociology.- Part II: The Fundamentals of Clinical Sociology.- Chapter 2. Defining Clinical Sociology.- Chapter 3. Interdisciplinary Collaboration.- Part III: The Contributions of Clinical Sociology.- Chapter 4. Beyond Research: From Respondents to Clients.- Chapter 5. Case Management.- Chapter 6. Attracting the Clinically-Inclined.- Chapter 7. Where Do We Go From Here? Conclusion.- Index. Feature Is written in a lucid style ideal for graduate students, laypersons and professionals Discusses the historical development of clinical sociology beyond the Western lens States that sociologists can plan an important role in society through clinical sociology Details ISBN3030490858 Author Abdul Halim Wan Short Title Clinical Sociology Pages 175 Series Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 3030490858 ISBN-13 9783030490850 Format Paperback Subtitle Moving from Theory to Practice Publication Date 2021-07-31 Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition 1st Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland UK Release Date 2021-07-31 Illustrations 1 Illustrations, black and white; VII, 175 p. 1 illus. Edited by Xiaohui Tao Birth 1966 Affiliation European University Viadrina, Germany Position Senior Lecturer Qualifications S. J. 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