Action Research: Living Theory [Paperback]

Action Research: Living Theory is a brilliantly-written, passionate, and compelling book that defines the philosophy behind action research and the process of doing action research for all those interested in this fast growing area. It establishes the foundations of action research as a discipline, and roots action research as a compassionate, ethical, and politically-engaged form of inquiry.Action Research: Living Theory is a brilliantly-written, passionate, and compelling book that defines the philosophy behind action research and the process of doing action research for all those interested in this fast growing area. It establishes the foundations of action research as a discipline, and roots action research as a compassionate, ethical, and politically-engaged form of inquiry.A leading text in its field which articulates well the key epistemological basis of this type of research - the impact of the 'reflexive-self' on the process and outcomes of research. Not only does this act to counter longstanding critique about the 'observer stance' of more traditional research approaches, it also tells you how to go about designing research of a more emancipatory nature. Dr Alyson Nicholds, Senior Lecturer, Middlesex University Business School, London.This may be seen as an intro book. One of its main strengths are the case studies/examples that the authors refer to thereby providing useful perspectives that readers may relate to.This is an excellent guide to those professional doctorate candidates who are dealing with qualitative research. Remarkably approachable and lucid text.Excellent text. Very useful discussion on role of the researcher.An excellent book for all students from level 3 up to post graduates interested in or about to embark on action research. It is well written and is based on action research that was conducted by the authors, so has a fluid feel to it throughout. It offers many examples to help the reader understl•