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Social work research addresses psychosocial problems, preventive interventions, treatmen of acute and chronic conditions, and community, organisational, policy and administrative issues. Coveringthe lifespan, social work research research may address clinical, services and policy issues. It benefits policymakers, educators, practitioners and the general public by examining prevention and intervention strategies for various social problems. This book is intended to help inform policy, practice and education by providing information on social work research to student, as well as to the general public. Research methods for social work have undergone several changes in the resent past. The book will give readers an insight into the various research methods used in different areas of social work and need for shift in focus. It will be a useful guide for social work practitioners to enhance the evidence base of their practice and would also serve as a resource for social work research students. About the Author A.K. Patel is currently working as a reader in the research department of social work. He did his graduate and doctorate degrees in social work from Delhi. He specialised in women studies, community organisation, social welfare, self-help groups, youth and child welfare and ethics in social work. Dr. Patel is engaged in social work and is connected with many women's organisations. He has attended many national and internationl seminars and conferences. He has published papers and articles in reputed journals. He is also guided many scholars for doctoral research. M.V. Dubey, Ph.D., a senior lecturer of social work, is having twenty years of experience in teaching and research. He specialises in women studies, deviance, welfare administration, human rights and NGOs and management. He has participated and presented papers in national and international conferences and published articles Dr. Dubey has extensively travelled in India for the social work and rural development. He leads an NGO working for the welfare of youth and child. He has many books to his credit.