Written in an engaging and accessible style, this book bridges the gap between theory and reality by discussing a range of research paradigms and placing them in the context of professional social work. It also discusses the political and ethical contexts that are intrinsic to social work practice.
Notes
Contents: 1. Research, Social Work and Professional Practice -- 2. The Research Question -- 3. Different Ways of Knowing and Their Relevance for Research -- 4. Methodology -- 5. Designing Research -- 6. Generating Data -- 7. Making Sense of Data: Analysis -- 8. Reporting and Disseminating Research.
ISBN
0761949704 0761949712 9780761949701
Language
eng
Field of Research
160807 Sociological Methodology and Research Methods