On Social Theory In Social Work
Title: On Social Theory In Social Work
Category: Social Sciences / Sociology
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On Social Theory In Social Work
On Social Theory In Social Work
We know where we have been, where we are now and where we need to go - but how do we get there? A map. Theory is a map. It notes any number of known landmarks (previously achieved or applied solutions) and obstacles (issues or problems) and gives us direction so that we are able to navigate intelligently and arrive safely (minimal discomfort to all) at our destination (desired outcome/…showed first 75 words of 1166 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1166 total…the use of theory in their practice, preferring instead to rely on their own intuition and experience, are still employing theory - empirically.
References
Howe, D., 1987, An Introduction to Social Work Theory; Making Sense in Practice, Wildwood House.
Lemert, C., 1999, Social Theory, Second Edition; The Multicultural and Classic Readings, MacMillan Press Ltd, Victoria.
Mullaly, B., 2002, Challenging Oppression; A Critical Social Work Approach, Oxford University Press.
Payne, M., 1997, Modern Social Work Theory, Second Edition, PALGRAVE, N.Y.
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