Using Evidence in Social Work Practice: Behavioral Perspectives - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 0190615729 ISBN 13: 9780190615727

Casa editrice: OUP USA, 2004

Riassunto

This important anthology reinforces the value of evidence-based practice. While the term evidence-based practice has only recently gained currency, it continues the social work tradition of applying scientific methods to practice.

In their introductory chapter, the editors stress the vital need for practitioners to share their research and experience with colleagues. There is an overwhelming body of literature in the field and to use it to the best advantage it is essential to learn the skills of critical thinking. The authors help the reader to evaluate the many sources of information, realize that even empirical knowledge is subject to revision, and balance conflicting views in order to make reasonable choices appropriate for one's own practice.

The scholars contributing to this work have helped shape the definition of contemporary social work practice. Their clear, concise chapters range from discussions about ethics, the nature of evidence, and the role of theory, through the addressing of widely varying, specific client problems, to selected issues that must be dealt with inside the social work system itself. Suitable for use in a variety of practice courses, this book will retain its value long after graduation as a source of helpful guidance and of lively discussion.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Harold Briggs (University of Chicago, AM, University of Chicago, PhD) is professor in the school of social work at Portland State University.

Tina Rzepnicki (University of Chicago, AM, University of Chicago, PhD) is professor in the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: OUP USA
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0190615729
• ISBN 13: 9780190615727
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 376
• Redattore: Briggs Harold, Rzepnicki Tina
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Ufficio Anagrafiche Messaggerie; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8; Assago Milano; 20090; Italia