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Research Techniques for Clinical Social Workers 2nd Edition
Author(s): M. Elizabeth Vonk Ph.D. (Author), Tony Tripodi DSW (Author), Irwin Epstein Ph.D. (Author)
- Publisher: Columbia University Press
- Publication Date: January 2, 2007
- Edition: 2nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 266 pages
- ISBN-10: 023113388X
- ISBN-13: 9780231133883
Book Description
This new edition reflects contemporary developments in practice research, such as an emphasis on empirical or evidence-based practice; the importance of evaluation within the managed-care environment; the role of social work ethics in practice research; the value of qualitative research methodology for particular aspects of monitoring and evaluation; and the role of computer technology and the use of the Internet.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Tony Tripodi is dean and professor emeritus of Ohio State University and the Moses Visiting Professor of Social Work, Hunter College.
Irwin Epstein is the Helen Rehr Professor of Applied Social Work Research and director of research development at the Hunter College School of Social Work, and adjunct professor at the Division of Community Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical School in New York City.
