Product Description: In this volume, progressive experts survey recent trends in qualitative study, which relies on small sample groups and interview data to better represent the context and complexity of social work practice. Chapters address different approaches to qualitative inquiry, applications to essential areas of research and practice, integration of qualitative and quantitative methods, and epistemological issues...read more

Product Description: Social work practitioners must be aware of the many factors influencing the independence, participation in society, care, self-fulfillment, and dignity of the aged. Using the United Nations Principles for Older Persons, this book frames the critical issues facing the social work profession...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)