Hardcover. Shaping a Science of Social WorkAprovides a basic framework for a social work science within the context of academic disciplinarity and professional identity. Drawn from discussions at the annual IslandWood retreats for social work scholars, this book centers on a realist/critical-realist perspective by outlining the basic constructs, domains, and characteristics of a science that will inform the way social work is studied and practiced for years tocome. Chapters written by leaders of the field offer detailed and rigorous analyses of essential issues such as values and value-based assumptions, philosophy of mind, importance of theory, challenges of rigor andrelevance in social work science, and implications for the future of the profession. The book serves as an invaluable resource for academics and organizational leaders in social work practice and education. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Shaping a Science of Social Work (Hardcover)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, New York
Publication Date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 019088066X
ISBN 13: 9780190880668
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new

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Shaping a Science of Social Work provides a basic framework for a social work science in terms of basic constructs, domains, and characteristics, considered within the context of academic disciplinarity and professional identity. Centered on the formation of social work science from a realist/critical-realist position, contributions from eminent scholars offer detailed and rigorous analyses of various essential issues.

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John S. Brekke, PhD, MSW, Frances Larson Professor of Social Work Research, School of Social Work, University of Southern California.

Jeane W. Anastas, PhD, LMSW, ACSW, Professor, Silver School of social Work, New York University.

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