Toward Evidence-Based Practice Variations on a Theme
Toward Evidence-Based Practice Variations on a Theme by Joel Fischer, published by Oxford University Press in June 2009, is a comprehensive collection of previously published articles that delve into the evolution of evidence-based practices in social work. This edition spans 566 pages and features a range of insights from Fischer, a notable advocate for research-driven methodologies in the field. The book includes his seminal 1973 article, “Is casework effective?”, and concludes with excerpts from his latest reflections on the subject.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the challenges and advancements in social work as it relates to evidence-based practice and empirically supported interventions. Fischer’s work addresses the ongoing dialogue within the social science community, providing a critical examination of the effectiveness of various approaches. This collection serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of social work and research, offering a historical perspective alongside contemporary discussions in the field.
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Toward Evidence-Based Practice: Variations on a Theme is an insightful collection of previously published articles by one of social work’s most controversial figures, Joel Fischer, a long time advocate of research and research-based practices. In this book, which includes his groundbreaking 1973 article, “Is casework effective?” and ending with excerpts of his most recent “Reflections,” Fischer offers insight on the field of social work and the struggle toward evidence-based practice and empirically supported interventions.
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