Ideology, Scientific Theory, and Social Work Practice

Robbins, Susan P.; Chatterjee, Pranab; Canda, Edward R.

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1999

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Robbins, Susan P.

Chatterjee, Pranab

Canda, Edward R.

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Alliance for Children and Families

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Scholarly/refereed, publisher version

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This article discusses the philosophical and ideological nature of theory and examines the ways ideology becomes infused into social work theory and practice. The use of critical thought and specific evaluation criteria based on consistency with social work values are proposed.

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Robbins, S.P., Chatterjee, P. & Canda, E.R. (1999). Ideology, Scientific Theory, and Social Work Practice. Families in Society, 80 (4), 374-384. http://dx.doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.1217

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