About the book
Practice and Research is an overview of Professor Ian Shaw's analysis of the complexity and challenges of the practice/research relationship in social work - a theme that has been the focus of much of his writing over his career. Introduced with a new essay that reflects on the 'serendipity, misfires and occasional patterns' in his work, the book is grouped into five sections. It covers the following themes, each of which is fully contextualized: ¢ Perspectives on Social Work Research ¢ Evaluation ¢ Qualitative Social Work Research ¢ Practice and Research ¢ The Receiving End: Service Users and Research This book has much to say about the relationship between social work practice and research and is a must-read for any social work student or practitioner.
Editions of Practice and Research
- EBook
- ISBN 9781351909341
- PDF
- ISBN 9781351909358
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Practice and Research is an overview of Professor Ian Shaw's analysis of the complexity and challenges of the practice/research relationship in social work - a theme that has been the focus of much of his writing over his career. Introduced with a new essay that reflects on the 'serendipity, misfires and occasional patterns' in his work, the book is grouped into five sections. It covers the following themes, each of which is fully contextualized: ¢ Perspectives on Social Work Research ¢ Evaluation ¢ Qualitative Social Work Research ¢ Practice and Research ¢ The Receiving End: Service Users and Research This book has much to say about the relationship between social work practice and research and is a must-read for any social work student or practitioner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Practice and Research about?
Practice and Research is an overview of Professor Ian Shaw's analysis of the complexity and challenges of the practice/research relationship in social work - a theme that has been the focus of much of his writing over his career. Introduced with a new essay that reflects on the 'serendipity, misfires and occasional patterns' in his work, the book is grouped into five sections. It covers the following themes, each of which is fully contextualized: ¢ Perspectives on Social Work Research ¢ Evaluation ¢ Qualitative Social Work Research ¢ Practice and Research ¢ The Receiving End: Service Users and Research This book has much to say about the relationship between social work practice and research and is a must-read for any social work student or practitioner.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Practice and Research?
Society and Social Sciences > Social services and welfare, criminology > Social welfare, social policy and social services > Social work
Where can I read a sample of Practice and Research?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781351909341
Is Practice and Research part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Contemporary Social Work Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Practice and Research?
Ian F. Shaw
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Practice and Research is available as ebook(ISBN 9781351909341) and pdf(ISBN 9781351909358)