Bibliometrics in Social Work

Bibliometrics in Social Work reviews the pros and cons of using bibliometrics to track patterns of publication in social work research. This unique book is a valuable aid in helping social work scholars decide what—and where—to publish with a particular emphasis placed on citation analysis. The book includes a study of articles published in Social Work in Health Care during the 1990s and the subsequent citations elsewhere, a proposal for a bibliometric decision-making aid for use by faculty committees in academic employment decisions, and a critical look at the future of bibliometric research.