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ERIC Number: EJ613153
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
At the Edge of Chaos: A New Paradigm for Social Work?
Hudson, Christopher G.
Journal of Social Work Education, v36 n2 p215-30 Spr-Sum 2000
Reviews key concepts and applications of chaos theory and the broader complex systems theory in the context of general systems theory and the search for a unified conceptual framework for social work. Concludes that chaos theory shows promise as a solution to many problems posed by the now dated general systems approach. (DB)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Higher Education, Social Work, Systems Approach, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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