Handbook of Research Methods in Social Work by Margaret Alsto... - 9781035310166

Handbook of Research Methods in Social WorkAuthor(s): Margaret Alston, Penny Buykx, Wendy Foote, David Betts\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781035310166, 978-1035310166\nSynopsis\nThis insightful Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the unique and varied methods of social work research, drawing on examples of research projects undertaken in a variety of countries, cultures and social work settings.\n\nInternational in scope, the Handbook outlines the foundational concepts and ethical constructs of social work research methods before analysing them through a variety of theoretical lenses, including feminism, queer theory, social justice and radicalism. It assesses effective methods and methodologies in practice, examining quantitative, mixed methods, documentary and active participatory approaches. Contributing authors consider social work research in complex situations and discuss the.