Action Research, Innovation and Change: International Perspectives Across Disciplines Contributor(s): Stern, Thomas (Editor), Townsend, Andrew (Editor), Rauch, Franz (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415712297 ISBN-13: 9780415712293 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Research - Education | Comparative - Reference | Research |
Dewey: 001.4 |
LCCN: 2013025721 |
Physical Information: 248 pages |
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Publisher Description: Action research continues to see a growth in interest both internationally and across disciplines. This book demonstrates the diversity in settings and focus for action research and provides a guide to its core aspiration: to achieve principled change. Written by authors from a range of countries and range of disciplines (including education, health care, palliative care, social work and community development), this book answers these key questions:
By means of detailed case studies of successful projects and discussions that challenge and raise theoretical questions, this book explores some of the contemporary cutting edge applications and conceptualisations of action research. Action research paves the way for the empowerment of people involved in social action, and the examples of successful change processes that are the core of this book will prove inspirational and provide practical advice. Written by a range of leading international researchers in the field, this book will define the future for action research for years to come. |