`A really fine book... an impressive work that adds much to the
development of the use of qualitative methodology in social work
research′ - William J Reid, University at Albany ′The back cover
of the book proclaims that "Qualitative Research in Social Work will
be essential reading for all students, practitioners and researchers
undertaking social work research." That just about sums it up for
me′ - British Journal of Social Work `This book is a significant
milestone in the development of social work research. It is
characterized by an unparalleled command of the field of qualitative
research in social work, and by a commitment to an understanding of
the demands and potential of day-to-day social work practice′ - Mike
Fisher, Director of Research, National Institute for Social Research
`Qualitative Research in Social Work edited by Ian Shaw and Nick
Gould, provides a state-of-the-art exposition and analysis of
qualitative inquiry in relation to social work.... The book has an
unusual degree of coherence for one with several authors. The five
chapters by the editors (parts one and three) do an exceptional job of
providing the necessary background information and setting the context
for the six application chapters and of highlighting and discussing
the issues raised in those chapters. The editors are respected
scholars well-versed in the theory and practice of qualitative
research. Similarly, the contributing authors represent both
considerable experience in this field and a diversity of interests.
This combination makes Qualitative Research in Social Work an
excellent text for students, practitioners, and researchers alike. It
is a benchmark for social work progress in this area and points the
way for the continued development of qualitative inquiry′ -
Professor Stanley L Witkin, Department of Social Work, University of
Vermont There is a clear need for a book which treats qualitative
research as a substantive theme within social work, setting
epistemological and methodological issues in a context whereby the
agenda is set by, and is relevant to, social work. Qualitative
Research in Social Work is just such a book and will be immensely
useful for students, practitioners and researchers interested in and
undertaking social work research. In the introductory chapters the
co-authors set qualitative research within a context of social work
developments and problems. The central section provides additional
topicality and directness through specially commissioned chapters from
leading figures in this field each covering key qualitative methods
and relating them to social work settings, and the final section which
reviews qualitative research in social work, and aims to exemplify
ways in which social work thought and practice can be advanced through
research.
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ISBN
9781446235027
Publisert
2015
Utgave
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Vendor
Sage Publications Ltd (UK)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok