Research Methods for Social Work, 8th Edition (Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series) - Hardcover

Rubin, Allen; Babbie, Earl R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1285173465 ISBN 13: 9781285173467

Publisher: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, 2013

Synopsis

Acclaimed for its depth and breadth of coverage as well as for the authors' clear and often humorous writing style, RESEARCH METHODS FOR SOCIAL WORK strikes an optimal balance of quantitative and qualitative research techniques--illustrating how the two methods complement one another. Now in its Eighth Edition, Allen Rubin and Earl R. Babbie's classic bestseller combines a comprehensive presentation of all aspects of the research endeavor with a thoroughly reader-friendly approach--helping you overcome the fear factor often associated with the subject matter. Relevant examples from real-world settings highlight the connections between research and social work practice. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.

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About the Authors

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.

Earl R. Babbie graduated from Harvard University before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and began teaching shortly thereafter. Credited with defining research methods for the social sciences, Dr. Babbie has written several texts, including the bestselling THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH and THE BASICS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1285173465
• ISBN 13: 9781285173467
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 720