Innovations and social problem solving: a comparative study.
This article explores the practical implementation of two innovative projects in Denmark and Sweden. The research is motivated by the high political interest in innovations as a modern quick fix to societal problems. Innovations are regarded as an all-round solution; however, research has mainly bee...
| Publicado en: | European Journal of Social Work Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 307 - 322 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
September 2011
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