Science and Social Work: A Critical Appraisal
- ISBN-10
- 0231118252
- ISBN-13
- 9780231118255
- Category
- Knowledge, Sociology of
- Pages
- 269
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Authors
- William James Reid, Stuart A. Kirk
Description
Historically, there have been two main approaches to the proper role and function of science in social work. This work presents a balanced appraisal, demonstrating how the fruits of scientific research can aid clinical practice.
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