Stakeholders currently put much emphasis on participatory processes in landscape planning procedures. This poses a special challenge for research. What role does research play in our present world characterised by complexity, competing claims and development needs, and an incr…
This handbook has been updated to bring chapters in line with the latest qualitative and quantitative approaches in this field of social inquiry. Peter Reason and Hilary Bradbury have introduced new part commentaries that draw links between different contributions and show their…
This handbook has been updated to bring chapters in line with the latest qualitative and quantitative approaches in this field of social inquiry. Peter Reason and Hilary Bradbury have introduced new part commentaries that draw links between different contributions and show their…
"This book, part manual and part travel guide, shows us how by turning some unexpected corners research, like teaching, can be seen as a deeply social and personal activity." "This book is dedicated to the notion that social research should become an integral part of the contemp…
"This book, part manual and part travel guide, shows us how by turning some unexpected corners research, like teaching, can be seen as a deeply social and personal activity." "This book is dedicated to the notion that social research should become an integral part of the contemp…
Defining the philosophy behind action research, this work sets in place the foundations of action research as a discipline, and roots action research as an ethical and politically-engaged form of enquiry.
In Action Research: Living Theory, Jean McNiff and Jack Whitehead set out their vision for action research in the 21st Century. This is a passionate, and compelling book, that defines the philosophy behind action research and the process of doing action research for all those in…
Action learning (literally, learning by doing) is used right across the education and the training sectors. This work, written by leading authorities on action learning, will open up this powerful technique for all teachers and trainers.
Action learning is a continued process of learning and reflection with the support of a group of colleagues, working on real issues. The action learning method is increasingly used to bring innovation to many different fields of work. The principles of action learning can achiev…
by Prescott, Tony J., Seth, Anil K., Bryson, Joanna J.
"Action selection is a fundamental problem in biology and ecology. It requires determining available alternatives, executing those most appropriate, and resolving conflicts among competing goals and possibilities. Using advanced computational modelling, this book explores cuttin…
Since the first edition of this established text was published in 1988, action research has gained ground as a popular method amongst educational researchers, and in particular for practising teachers doing higher-level courses. In this new edition Jean McNiff provides updates o…
This new edition provides updates on methodological discussions and includes new sections on case study material and information on supporting action research.
For centuries, knowledge has been thought to be the key to human progress of all kinds and has dominated Western culture. But what if knowing has now become an impediment to further human development? The End of Knowing is concerned with the practical consideration of how to rec…
For centuries, knowledge has been thought to be the key to human progress of all kinds and has dominated Western culture. But what if knowing has now become an impediment to further human development? The End of Knowing is concerned with the practical consideration of how to rec…
