Evidence-based Practice in Social Work (Thinking Through Social Work Series)

Ian Mathews

ISBN 10: 1844456110 / ISBN 13: 9781844456116

Published by Learning Matters, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evidence-based Practice in Social Work (Thinking Through Social Work Series)
• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844456110
• ISBN 13: 9781844456116
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 320 grams

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Synopsis

At a time when the credibility of social work is again being questioned, this book offers a critical approach to the debate concerning the reliability and validity of the evidence, research and knowledge that underpins professional social work practice. It critiques the notion of ′evidence′ and argues that ′knowledge′ is a much broader, more appropriate concept to consider. There is analysis of the different components and sources of this knowledge and an exploration of the often discordant interface between practice and knowledge. Finally, it supports the view that knowledge can be actively developed and tested by a range of people.

About the Authors

Ian Mathews is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln. He has been a qualified Social Worker since 1981 & is a founding member of Green-Templeton College, Oxford. He has substantial practice experience in health & social care including several years as an Approved Social Worker & Practice Teacher. He has a particular interest in mental health issues having been the professional lead for social care in the Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust prior to joining the university.

Karin Crawford is a Principal Teaching Fellow in the School of Health and Social Care and Director of Teaching and Learning for the Faculty of Health, Life and Social Sciences at the University of Lincoln.