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Biografisk notat
Dr. Ian Shaw is S R Nathan Professor of Social Work, National University of Singapore and Professor Emeritus, University of York. He was the first Chair of the European Social Work Research Association.“A rich and highly practical resource which opens the door to research for social work practitioners, and both intending and experienced researchers.” Roger Smith, Durham University
“Each gem of a chapter brings together deep wisdom that recognizes the particularities of time, space, and place in the shaping of multiple social work practices.” Professor Barbara Levy Simon, Columbia University
• A topical, high quality monograph to launch the new series that I am currently setting up with the European Association of Social Work Research
• Written by one of the series editors, who is a leading figure in European social work research, this will help set the tone for the series and establish it in the marketplace
• It addresses a central questions for social work academics and students - why is research important for practice?
• It has strong potential as recommended reading on Social Work courses
• Will cover the differences in how research is conducted, used and perceived in different countries.
The author (a leading figure in SW research) and the detailed focus on why social work research is important (normally only covered as part of a book)