A fallibilistic response to thyer’s theory of theory-free empirical research in social work practice

Journal of Social Work Education

Volumn 37, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 26-50

  Gomory, Tomi ^a  

^a FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0035582950     PISSN: 10437797     EISSN: 21635811     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10437797.2001.10779035     Document Type: Article

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