| Practice Research Partnerships in Social Work: Making a Difference Contributor(s): Fouché, Christa (Author) |
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ISBN: 144731400X ISBN-13: 9781447314004 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $125.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Social Science | Research |
| Dewey: 361.32 |
| Series: Social Work in Practice |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.9" W x 9.5" (1.20 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Practice research partnerships in social work can make a significant difference to social work service delivery. This comprehensive, accessibly written resource, is designed to help students and practitioners to actively engage with research through their frontline work. Through clear practice scenarios, critical questions and examples from research the text guides researchers, students, educators, practice managers, funders and practitioners to creatively explore partnerships in creating, contributing, consuming, commissioning or critiquing evidence in and for social work practice. The text encourages collaborative practice by demonstrating the transformative nature of knowledge networks to 'make a difference' in social work practice. An essential text for students undertaking professional training at all levels as well as meeting the needs of qualified staff for continued professional development. |
Contributor Bio(s): Fouche, Christa: - Christa Fouché is associate professor of social work at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. |