Clinical Sociology Moving from Theory to Practice
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, wi
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Puspa Melati Wan Abdul Halim Wan
Clinical Sociology Moving from Theory to Practice
Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice Series Editor Jan Marie Fritz, University of Cincinatti, Cincinatti, OH, USA
The series explores key research and practice in this rapidly expanding field. Topics include ethical and legal aspects; the nature of client relationships; methods of intervention and evaluation; and the role of clinical sociology in specific settings. This open-ended series appeals to students and teachers in sociology, social work, community psychology, public health, health education, and counseling.
More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/5805
Puspa Melati Wan • Abdul Halim Wan
Clinical Sociology Moving from Theory to Practice
Puspa Melati Wan Taman Tun Dr Ismail Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Abdul Halim Wan Taman Tun Dr Ismail Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
ISSN 1566-7847 Clinical Sociology: Research and Practice ISBN 978-3-030-49082-9 ISBN 978-3-030-49083-6 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49083-6
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Contents
Part I
Introduction to Clinical Sociology . . . .
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Defining “Clinical Sociology” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Comprehensive Systemic Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are Social Systems Real? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Going Beyond Dichotomous Thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Working with Open Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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