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Science and social work : a critical appraisal

Title
Science and social work : a critical appraisal / Stuart A. Kirk and William J. Reid.
Author
Kirk, Stuart A., 1945-
Publication
New York : Columbia University Press, ©2002.

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Additional Authors
Reid, William James, 1928-
Description
xi, 269 pages; 24 cm
Summary
Historically, there have been two main approaches to the proper role and function of science in social work. This work presents a balanced appraisal, demonstrating how the fruits of scientific research can aid clinical practice.
Subject
  • Social service
  • Science > Methodology
  • Knowledge, Sociology of
  • Social Work
  • sociology of knowledge
  • Wissenschaftstheorie
  • Sozialarbeit
  • Wissensmanagement
  • Welzijnszorg
  • Maatschappelijk werk
  • Methodologie
  • Sociale wetenschappen
  • Theorie en praktijk
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-248) and indexes.
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.
ISBN
  • 0231118244
  • 9780231118248
  • 0231118252
  • 9780231118255
LCCN
2001028014
OCLC
  • ocm45888941
  • 45888941
  • SCSB-1245082
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library