Science and social work : a critical appraisal

Science and social work : a critical appraisal /

A critical appraisal of the strategies and methods that have been used to develop knowledge for social work practice. It identifies the major ways in which social workers have drawn upon scientific knowledge and techniques, placing each one in historical perspective by explaining the nature of the p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kirk, Stuart A., 1945-
Other Authors: Reid, William James, 1928-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, ©2002.
Subjects:
Social service.
Science > Methodology.
Knowledge, Sociology of.
Social Work
sociology of knowledge.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Social Work.
Knowledge, Sociology of
Science > Methodology
Social service
Welzijnszorg.
Maatschappelijk werk.
Methodologie.
Sociale wetenschappen.
Theorie en praktijk.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Knowledge, science, and the profession of social work
  • 2. Science and social work : a historical perspective
  • 3. Client problems as organizing foci for knowledge
  • 4. The scientific model in practice : the 1960s and beyond
  • 5. Engineering social work intervention
  • 6. Computer-assisted social work practice : the promise of technology
  • 7. Research-based practice
  • 8. Research dissemination and utilization : spreading the word
  • 9. Knowledge for practice : issues and challenges.

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