Integrating Research Into Practice: Model for Effective Social Work - Softcover

Bisman, Cynthia; Hardcastle, David

 
9780534362157: Integrating Research Into Practice: Model for Effective Social Work

Synopsis

The authors present research methodology and epistemology as integral ingredients of social work practice. They offer many quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as well as approaches beyond the social sciences as central to practice. Students learning to function as practitioners should acquire research skills to help make them more effective in their practice.

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Review

"In the final analysis, this is a book about helping clients--the purpose of the social work profession. A brilliant and even-handed treatment that puts the most important thing first--improving client outcomes. I can't overstate the potential importance of this book. I love it! The voice of this book is the authentic and traditional voice of social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. The book subordinates research and statistics to the social work's mission, and does so elegantly and convincingly. . . The intellectual heritage of this manuscript is rooted in honored forebears like William Gordon, and I imagine that these authors have been trained by the giants of our tradition. The biggest challenge I face in teaching research and statistics is the integration of critical judgement, content, and technical skills with the values and mission of the profession. This book aims squarely at the mark."

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