Skip to main content
  • Book
  • © 2001

Handbook of Clinical Sociology

Part of the book series: Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice (CSRP)

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 169.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 219.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 219.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Other ways to access

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check for access.

Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. The Field of Clinical Sociology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-2
    2. Theory, Practice, and Sociology

      • Howard M. Rebach, John G. Bruhn
      Pages 3-14
    3. Intervention in Clinical Sociology

      • Howard M. Rebach
      Pages 15-35
    4. Communication and Relationships with Clients

      • Howard M. Rebach
      Pages 37-51
    5. Ethics and Sociological Practice

      • Joyce Miller Iutcovich, Sue Hoppe
      Pages 53-74
  3. Levels of Intervention

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 89-90
    2. Work with Individuals

      • Beverley Cuthbertson Johnson
      Pages 91-111
    3. Work with Families

      • Antoinette Coleman
      Pages 113-132
    4. Group Work

      • L. Jay Bishop
      Pages 133-150
    5. Sociological Work in Communities

      • Mary C. Sengstock
      Pages 151-168
    6. Intervention in Formal Organizations

      • Bruce Saunders
      Pages 169-194
  4. Tools of Practice

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 195-195
    2. Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

      • Howard M. Rebach
      Pages 197-224
    3. Evaluation

      • Ross Koppel
      Pages 225-250
    4. Social Policy

      • Mildred A. Morton
      Pages 251-266
    5. Preventive Programming

      • John G. Bruhn
      Pages 267-290
  5. Approaches to Contemporary Social Problems

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 291-291
    2. Healthcare Equity

      • Bonnie L. Lewis, F. Dale Parent
      Pages 293-311

About this book

Clinical sociology is an action-oriented field that seeks to prevent, reduce, or resolve the seemingly overwhelming number of social problems confronting modern society. In an extensive revision of the first edition of this classic text and reference, published by Plenum in 1990, the editors have assembled a distinguished roster of contributors to address such topics as theory and practice; intervention at various levels of social organization; specific kinds of sociological practice; social problems; and the process of becoming a clinical sociologist.

Reviews

about the first edition:
`This handbook is long overdue. It is a book which will assist those involved with clinical practice (read: problem solving) as well as those in academia who are interested in gaining a better understanding of a rapidly emerging discipline. ...well organized. It certainly meets the goals of providing the reader with an overview of the field and a detailed discussion of the hands-on work that sociologists are currently performing. This is the kind of book that college professors who teach courses on clinical sociology, sociological practice, social change, social intervention strategies, socioliogy of work, and related themes will find extremely useful.'
Clinical Sociology Review, 10
`...an accurate reflection of the current state of clinical sociology. ...does address a number of important issues for clinically oriented practitioners, such as assessment, intervention, communication techniques, and ethical issues. ...could be used effectively as a text in an upper-level undergraduate or introductory graduate course in clinical or applied sociology.'
Contemporary Sociology

Editors and Affiliations

  • Eastern Shore, University of Maryland, Princess Anne, USA

    Howard M. Rebach

  • New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, USA

    John G. Bruhn

Bibliographic Information

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 169.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 219.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 219.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Other ways to access