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Reshaping Theory in Contemporary Social Work: Toward a Critical Pluralism in Clinical Practice
W Borden
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Description for Reshaping Theory in Contemporary Social Work: Toward a Critical Pluralism in Clinical Practice
Paperback. Editor(s): Borden, William. Num Pages: 304 pages, 0 halftones, 0 color illus., 4 line drawings, 3 tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 402.
William Borden's persuasive collection of original essays reaffirms the place of theory in social work practice, showing how different theoretical models, therapeutic languages, and modes of intervention strengthen eclectic and integrative approaches to psychosocial intervention. A distinguished group of scholars and practitioners examine emerging developments in cognitive theory, psychodynamic thought, resilience research and family therapy, psychobiography and narrative perspectives, and conceptions of place and environment in psychosocial intervention. They introduce integrative frameworks for intervention and examine a series of crucial issues in the field, including the role of theory in evidence-based practice, the development of practice wisdom, and the ways ... Read more
William Borden's persuasive collection of original essays reaffirms the place of theory in social work practice, showing how different theoretical models, therapeutic languages, and modes of intervention strengthen eclectic and integrative approaches to psychosocial intervention. A distinguished group of scholars and practitioners examine emerging developments in cognitive theory, psychodynamic thought, resilience research and family therapy, psychobiography and narrative perspectives, and conceptions of place and environment in psychosocial intervention. They introduce integrative frameworks for intervention and examine a series of crucial issues in the field, including the role of theory in evidence-based practice, the development of practice wisdom, and the ways ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231147019
SKU
V9780231147019
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About W Borden
William Borden is senior lecturer in the School of Social Service Administration and lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Chicago.
Reviews for Reshaping Theory in Contemporary Social Work: Toward a Critical Pluralism in Clinical Practice
Any scholar who is serious about understanding and advancing social work theory should read this book.
Alan J. Levy The Social Service Review
Alan J. Levy The Social Service Review