Social Work for the Twenty-first Century

Challenges and Opportunities

Inbunden, Engelska, 2006

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This work is a critical analysis of the various aspects of social work education and practice. It argues that social work is still a profession searching for a firm identity and a clear and respectful image. The incorporation of science and scientific approach into social work education and practice appears to be the key for the profession to continue to grow and gain its rightful place in the professional and academic communities. Lastly, this book is intended to generate productive dialogues to advance the profession and its educational processes.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2006-04-30
Mått156 x 235 x 13 mm
Vikt340 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor150
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780275978938

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In a brief but thoughtful work, Pardek and Yuen examine the role of empirically based research in various aspects of social work and argue for enhancing the role of scientific inquiry throughout the discipline. Their book includes brief but informative chapters examining the role of scientific methodology in current social work practice, professional education, and scholarly publication. Responding to the rise of postmodern theory in the discipline, the authors offer a clear, succinct critique of trends within the profession and provide one vision for its future development. While perhaps somewhat oversensitive to perceptions of their discipline as non-rigorous and anti-intellectual, Pardek and Yuen present strong, persuasive arguments that students, practitioners, teachers, and scholars should carefully consider….A vigorous debate in the profession would be a welcome and appropriate legacy for Pardek, a prolific researcher and noted scholar who passed away while developing this treatise. Highly recommended. Collections supporting social work programs.