Case-Study Possibilities: A Forecast (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ada Eliot Sheffield

9780656984497: Case-Study Possibilities: A Forecast (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 065698449X ISBN 13: 9780656984497

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Turning real case histories into a science of conduct for social progress.

This book argues that detailed client histories from well‑equipped case-work agencies can nurture a systematic study of social behavior and group relations.

It presents a clear plan for how researchers can use the everyday work of social agencies to study how social status, habits, and institutions shape human outcomes. The text also examines the roles of public and private agencies, and how observations from case work can inform policy and practice without losing the focus on helping clients.

Readers will explore methods for describing, diagnosing, and comparing social cases, with a practical emphasis on reliable terminology and careful interpretation. The work situates unmarried mothers within broader social questions and uses those histories to illustrate how social facts emerge and how they can be analyzed for research and improvement.

How case histories can form the backbone of social science research
The interaction between private practice and public responsibility
Techniques for consistent terminology and focused interpretation
A grounded approach to studying complex social problems through real stories

Ideal for students of social work, researchers, and policy makers seeking a practical, research‑driven approach to social diagnosis and intervention.

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