| A Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care Contributor(s): Munn-Giddings, Carol (Author), Winter, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415224837 ISBN-13: 9780415224833 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2001 Annotation: This book provides a new synthesis of the theories and principles guiding action research, drawn from various disciplines and from the variety of historical traditions of action research work. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Research - Social Science | Social Work - Medical | Health Care Delivery |
| Dewey: 362.072 |
| LCCN: 00047058 |
| Lexile Measure: 1400 |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.38" W x 9.5" (1.40 lbs) 300 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Action research is a form of research closely linked to practice which can readily be undertaken by practitioners and service users. This handbook offers a comprehensive guide to action research as a strategy for inquiry and development in health and social care. It can be used by individuals or groups working independently on their own projects or as a basis for a tutor-led course. It features * an introduction to the theories behind action research and other forms of research related to it *lively case studies from social work, nursing, mental health care and community work * a step-by-step study guide. The theoretical section of the book provides a general definition of action research, compares action research with other forms of social research, outlines the nature of a 'culture of inquiry' in the workplace, and describes the links between action research and service-user research, management, community development, evaluation, reflective practice, feminist research and anti-racist research. This practical study guide covers issues such as preparing a proposal, ethics and principles of procedure, gathering and analysing data, writing a report, the links between action research and critical reflection. It will be particularly useful for groups wishing to undertake action research on an independent basi |