Relevant to all undergraduate and postgraduate modules on social theory for social work and sociology for social work.

Will help a social work students to recognise and examine the importance of critical theory to understanding the structural forces shaping their lives and the lives of those with whom they work and provide services.

Addresses complex ideas in a lively, entertaining and accessible way.

Provides reflection and talk boxes will feature at the end of each chapter to assist students to critically reflect (individually and in class/seminar and fieldwork/workplace discussions) on key facets of the preceding chapter.