Research Methods for Social Work (with InfoTrac) - Hardcover

Rubin, Allen; Babbie, Earl R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0534362176 ISBN 13: 9780534362171

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2000

Synopsis

In this extensive revision of their best-selling research methods text for social workers, Rubin and Babbie retain the integrity of their comprehensive, quantitative approach, while truly integrating increased coverage of qualitative methods. This text has been acclaimed for the depth and breadth of coverage and the clear and often humorous writing style. Without losing those winning qualities, the authors have created a new edition that provides a balanced and up-to-date presentation, current coverage of technological advances in research, the impact of managed care, and other topics of emerging importance. Considered the best social work research methods resource, Rubin and Babbie's text balances depth of content with student-friendly examples and consistently helps students see the connections between research and social work practice.

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: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0534362176
• ISBN 13: 9780534362171
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 800