Working Notes, Issue 1, June 2010 - Working Notes: Editorial
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Working Notes, the online bulletin for Sociology At Work. This introduction outlines a brief background about the editors and it provides an overview of the papers in this first edition.
Working Notes, Issue 1, June 2010 - Sociology … counts
Michael Hughes is the Director of Studies and Knowledge for the Audit Commission, UK, reviewing reports on local government services. He tells us why we should 'never underestimate the value of a sociology degree in providing a foundation of skills and concepts for understanding other disciplines and their models'.
Working Notes, Issue 1, June 2010 - Sociology … counts
Tony Alderton reflects on his career in civil service and his current role as a researcher for Early Years and Childcare with the Kent County Council in the UK.
Working Notes, Issue 1, June 2010 - Sociology … cares
Christine Walker answers some questions about her work as Chief Executive Officer for Chronic Illness Alliance in Melbourne, Australia, which connects not-for-profit groups with government and academics in order to advocate for better healthcare for people with chronic illnesses.
Working Notes, Issue 1, June 2010 - Sociology … educates
Lea Campbell works as a researcher for a social welfare organisation in Australia, addressing educational disadvantage among young students. She argues that constructive conflict makes a difference in educational policies.
Working Notes, Issue 1, June 2010 - Sociology … governs
Anthony Hogan is a Fellow with the National Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health at The Australian National University. His paper argues that sociology could make a stronger impact on social policy if it went beyond criticism and engaged with the imperfect aspects of decision making.
Working Notes, Issue 1, June 2010 - Sociology … governs
Stephen Leyden works as a Research Officer for Consumer Affairs Victoria in Australia, a government agency more accustomed to focusing on business and legal concerns rather than on sociological issues.
Working Notes, Issue 1, June 2010 - Sociology … organises
Working Notes, Issue 1, June 2010 - Sociology … organises
Gary Pattison provides advice for students interested in becoming trade union officials, including how he moved into his profession and how sociology helps him achieve better conditions for workers.
Working Notes, Issue 1, June 2010
Working Notes, Issue 1, June 2010 - Sociology … guides
Zuleyka Zevallos has a position as Sociologist in the Australian Public Service as well as being an Adjunct Research Fellow with the Institute for Social Research, Australia. Her paper provides a reflexive case study of her career. She argues that sociology students need better vocational training and career planning strategies.
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