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AU - EVANS,, ROGER
AB - Abstract This paper is an attempt to assess the significance of the introduction into this country of an ‘integrated’ or ‘unitary’ approach to social work. An attempt is made to clarify the relationship between paradigms, theories and models. The author claims that an integrated approach to social work may represent a shift from a predominantly individualistic conceptual model of practice to an interactionist one. These conceptual models are compared and critiques of the integrated model are examined. The question is posed: is it possible to have an integrated model of practice without an integrated theory? Some suggestions are made concerning the essential characteristics of such a theory and the possible contribution of sociology to its development Finally, some implications of the model for practice and for social work education are discussed. This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes *Some of the ideas in this paper, especially those in the section on the type of theory that is compatible with an integrated model, are the product of a continuing dialogue with David Webb of Leicester University School of Social Work. He also read and criticised an earlier version of this paper as did my colleagues John Cypher and Brian Sheldon. They would not necessarily agree with all I have to say here but I am indebted to them for their help and encouragement, and to Sally for so patiently typing it. © Oxford University Press
TI - Some Implications of an Integrated Model of Social Work for Theory and Practice
JF - The British Journal of Social Work
DO - 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a056702
DA - 1976-01-01
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SP - 177
VL - 6
IS - 2
DP - DeepDyve
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