by Pamela Abbott University of Teesside Liz (Editor)

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'.

Author Biography

Pamela Abbott is Head of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Teesside. Liz Meera beau is Head of the School of Health at the University of Greenwich.