Social Work Research in Practice - Ethical and Political Contexts

This new edition of Social Work Research in Practice: Ethical and Political Contexts explores the intrinsic connection between knowledge, research and practice in social work. The authors argue that through a better appreciation of research, the highest standards of social work can be achieved.  
The second edition investigates contemporary approaches which impact on the discourses of social work research, including:
 
- Evidence-based practice
- User-led research
- Anti-oppressive practice
- Practice-based research
 
Each chapter has been fully updated with a rich range of case examples and references. Further reading is also included, so that readers can expand their knowledge.
This book is a valuable resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as practitioners working in the field of social work.

Heather D'Cruz works as a Consultant: Research and Professional Education.

Martyn Jones is Associate Dean at RMIT University.


 

List of contents

Research, Social Work and Professional Practice
The Research Question
Different Ways of Knowing and their Relevance for Research
Methodology
Designing Research
Generating Data
Making Sense of Data: Analysis
Reporting and Disseminating Research

Summary

Social Work Research in Practice

Report

'This is a lucid and an insightful book that the novice and the more established student will find equally thought provoking and engaging. It prepares research-minded social work students and practitioners to stay true to their professional values by becoming critically reflective researchers, able to question and produce knowledge which can help empower the people they serve'

Surinder Guru,
Lecturer, University of Birmingham

Product details

• Authors: &apos, Heather Jones cruz, D&, D&apos, Heather D′Cruz, Heather Jones Dcruz, Heather D'Cruz, Heather Jones D''cruz, Martyn Jones
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.10.2013
• EAN: 9781446200780
• ISBN: 978-1-4462-0078-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, REFERENCE / Research, Social Work, Research methods: general, Research methods / methodology