Understanding Social Work Research - Softcover

McLaughlin, Hugh

 
9780857028723: Understanding Social Work Research
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0857028723 ISBN 13: 9780857028723
Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2011

Inhaltsangabe

In this thoroughly revised and updated version, Hugh McLaughlin offers an accessible and authoritative guide to the nature of social work research. With a new introduction and the inclusion of up to date case studies, the book clearly demonstrates how research-mindedness is key to improving social work practice.

Containing case examples, reflective questions and chapter summaries the book takes a student-friendly approach throughout. National and international contexts are reviewed to demonstrate best practice in social work decision making.

The Second Edition considers research in relation to a number of important social work themes, including ethics, anti-oppressive practice, service user research, evidence-based practice and interprofessional work. The book will help readers: critically reflect on their own social work practice; assess, appraise and apply research; effectively advocate on behalf of service-users; confidently engage in debates about the profession; and reflect on legislative and policy developments.

Understanding Social Work Research is a clear and accessible guide to the subject. The book will provide invaluable support to undergraduates, graduates and practitioners working in the field of social work.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Hugh is a registered social worker and is currently Professor of Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan University. Hugh was born and brought up in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. He is married to Catherine and they have two grown up children; James and Eleanor, of whom they are very proud.

Before moving into academia, he was a practising social worker, team leader, area manager, service manager and assistant director in local authority children and family services. During this time he maintained a keen interest in research for social work practice undertaking his PhD, MPhil, MSc and MA (Econ) part-time. Following 22 years in practice he moved to the University of Salford developing his research interests and publications to include the meaningful involvement and limitations of service users in evaluating/researching social care provision, developing a research informed social work practice, child care practice and the development of learning organisations. Hugh retains a keen interest in practice and is chair of the trustee board for After Adoption, a member of the trustee board for the National Children¿s Bureau (NCB), the advisory group for Involve (NIHR) and a member of SCIE¿s Partner Council.

When Hugh is not working or writing he likes to run, go the theatre and scuba dive -preferably in warmer waters than the UK!

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Now in its Second Edition, this straightforward book introduces students to research. Specific to social work, it is widely used on undergraduate programmes.

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Verlag
SAGE Publications Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2011
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0857028723
ISBN 13 
9780857028723
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
224
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