The Sociology of the Caring Professions By Pamela Abbott University of Teesside

Taylor & Francis

This text discusses the role of the caring professions and reforms in the welfare state, assessing the impact on organizational roles and relationships. It should be of value to those studying sociology, social policy, nursing and social work. > This text provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of professions. It covers social work, probation, nursing, midwifery and health visiting and looks at key topics such as control and legal relationships, the relationship of gender and care, and the 'new managerialism'. > Acknowledgements -- List of Contributors -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Professionals, Professionalization and the Caring Professions /Pamela Abbott and Liz Meerabeau -- Chapter 2 Health Visiting, Social Work, Nursing and Midwifery: a History /Pamela Abbott and Claire Wallace -- Chapter 3 Nursing: will the Idea of Vocation Survive? /Lesley Mackay -- Chapter 4 The Case in Social Work: Psychological Assessment and Social Regulation /David McCall.