As part of the cengage empowerment series essential research methods for social work 4th edition thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the current educational policy and accreditation standards epas set by the council on social work education cswe. Allen rubin has been doing and teaching research since 1976 when he received his phd from the university of pittsburgh renowned in social work dr rubin has written several research texts published numerous research studies on social work practice and is a past president of the society for social work and research. Empowerment series essential research methods for social work rubin and babbies essential research methods for social work provides students with a concise introduction to research methods that. Created in january 2015 by brooks cole this copy of empowerment series essential research methods for social work by allen rubin and earl r babbie presents 448 pages of high level guidance which is 32 pages added to its previous version from close to three years ago essential research methods for social work brooks cole empowerment series 3rd edition from 2012