Evidence-based Practice in Social Work - Development of a New Professional Culture (Paperback)

The role of evidence-based practice is one of most central and controversial issues in social work today. This concise text introduces key concepts and processes of evidence-based practice whilst engaging with contemporary debates about its relevance and practicality. Evidence-based Practice in Social Work provides both an argument for the importance of evidence-based practice in social work and fresh perspectives on its controversies and organizational prerequisites. It gives an accessible overview of: Why evidence-based practice is relevant to social work. The challenges that the realities of social work practice present to models of evidence-based practice. Concepts of evidence-based practice as a process and professional culture. The role and nature of evidence. How evidence-based practice can be implemented and the importance of the organisational context. The globalization of evidence-based practice, including issues of cultural diversity and adaptability of evidence-based interventions. Controversies and criticism of evidence-based practice. Written by internationally well-respected experts, this text is an important read for all those with an interest in the area, from social work students to academics and researchers.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	Haluk Soydan • Lawrence Palinkas
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	168
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-65734-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-65734-2
Barcode:	9780415657341

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