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Research Utilization in the Social Services: Innovations for Practice and Administration (Haworth Social Administration) - Hardcover

Slavin, Simon; Grasso Dsw, Anthony J; Epstein, Irwin

 
9781560240709: Research Utilization in the Social Services: Innovations for Practice and Administration (Haworth Social Administration)

Synopsis

Here is a comprehensive review of the science and art of research utilization available in social work today. Written by the field’s most experienced and pioneering practitioners on the topic, this important book examines the new practice-research models that have evolved in social work over the past decade and projects their future developments, discusses the role of computerization in all forms of social work practice, and presents pedagogical issues related to the teaching of research utilization in undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Synopsis

A comprehensive review of the science and art of research utilization, written by the field's most experienced and pioneering practitioners, "Research Utilization in the Social Services" examines the new practice-research models that have evolved in social work over the past decade and projects their future development, discusses the role of computerization in all forms of social work practice, and presents pedagogical issues related to the teaching of research utilization in undegraduate and graduate programmes. This informative volume covers the past decade's developments and the next decade's promise for the benefits of the use of research in casework, groupwork, and family treatment as well as in programme development, administration, and community organization. It aims to serve as a valuable resource for professional social workers and educators in every type of practice and at every organizational level who are interested in the incorporation of research concepts, methods, techniques, and findings into social work assessment, intervention, and evaluation.

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