Research Methods for Social Work (SW 385R Social Work Research Methods) - Hardcover

Rubin, Allen; Babbie, Earl R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0495811718 ISBN 13: 9780495811718

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2010

Synopsis

Widely considered the best text for the course, RESEARCH METHODS FOR SOCIAL WORK, 7e combines a rigorous, comprehensive presentation of all aspects of the research endeavor with a thoroughly reader-friendly approach that helps students overcome the fear-factor often associated with this course. Allen Rubin and Earl R. Babbie's classic bestseller is acclaimed for its depth and breadth of coverage, clear and often humorous writing style, student-friendly examples, and ideal balance of quantitative and qualitative research techniques--illustrating how the two methods complement one another.

About this title

About the Author:

Allen Rubin has been doing and teaching research since 1976, when he received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Renowned in social work, Dr. Rubin has written several research texts, published numerous research studies on social work practice, and is a past president of the Society for Social Work and Research.

Review:

"The best book of its kind in social work...it just keeps getting better."

"The most comprehensive research text available for social work students...the best introductory research text on the market.... 'humanizes' the research process."

"Exciting and interesting ... Speaks directly to the issue of reducing social workers' fears related to research and making the connection between research and practice."

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0495811718
• ISBN 13: 9780495811718
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 672