Understanding research for social policy and social work (Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847428150 ISBN 13: 9781847428158

Publisher: Policy Press, 2012

Synopsis

Thoroughly revised and expanded, this new edition of Understanding Research for Social Policy and Social Work shows readers the importance of research, how to interpret it, and how to effectively carry out and report research of their own. This landmark textbook  is an essential guide to the methods, approaches, and debates that are required knowledge for students, policymakers, and practitioners.

About this title

About the Author:

Saul Becker is head of the School of Sociology and Social Policy and professor of social policy and social care at the University of Nottingham. Alan Bryman is professor of organizational and social research at the University of Leicester. Harry Ferguson is professor of social work and director of the Centre for Social Work at the University of Nottingham.

Review:

Understanding Research is one of those books you would go back to - a good one for the collection. Community Care

Becker and Bryman have successfully combined the virtues of a strong core text with a multi-authored handbook, providing a comprehensive and accessible overview for students, researchers and users of research. The main text is peppered with expert short case studies, which make the issues come alive, often introducing original and critical reflections. While being realistic about the political limitations on the impact of policy research, it demonstrates repeatedly its value and importance in promoting social justice and welfare. Professor Norman Ginsburg, Department of Applied Social Sciences, London Metropolitan University

Understanding Research for social policy and practice takes you on a fascinating journey through the world of social research and is so well written it is a joy to read. There are 70 main sections and 47 illustrative boxes, not including the Introduction, Glossary and other additional material, all carefully selected to demonstrate the points made in the text. This represents an immense amount of work and has resulted in a superb text. This book is the kind of book to keep close at hand, to consult as issues arise, as well as being useful as the base for a course in social research methods. It is very good value for money and the hardback should be purchased in multiple copies by libraries. International Journal of Social Research Methodology

This book is an essential resource for those involved in building research awareness and skills amongst social work students and practitioners. Ann Davis, Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of Birmingham

This exciting new series will be essential reading for students across a range of subjects and courses who need to gain a comprehensive understanding of welfare issues. It is evidence of the continuing commitment of the Social Policy Association to support the development of learning and teaching in Social Policy and related fields. Pete Alcock, Professor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1847428150
• ISBN 13: 9781847428158
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 448
• Editor: Becker Saul