Rethinking Practice, Research and Education: A Philosophical Inquiry [Hardcover]

Rethinking Practice, Research and Educationbrings together philosophy with traditional methodological discourse, and opens a space for critical thinking in social and educational research. Drawing on the work of Heidegger, Derrida, Foucault and their descendants, this engaging critical examination of practice applies a deconstructive reading to the practices of research.

Where is justiceinthe practice of research? How do paradigms for the production of knowledge shape what is given in the practice of research? What are the key issues involved in developing an ethos for the practice of research in the light of society's complex relationship with essential forms of technology? Each of these dimensions are explored, drawing on the traditions of research and their interplay with researchers' responsibilities to work towards justiceinresearch.

A must-read for researchers, bringing the language of philosophy to the current debate about the impact of social and educational research in practice.

Drawing on European philosophy, Flint deconstructs current understandings around research in a controversial and provocative way and, in so doing, opens new avenues for debates concerned with the relationship between research and education. Carol Robinson, Principal Research Fellow, University of Brighton, UK

I seriously hope this book will make a dent in the bland confidence of the research formula industry. It's a large task but it makes a bracing beginning. Nick Peim, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, University of Birmingham, UK

This book represents a bold and closely argued challenge to everyone involved in qualitative research, but especially to those conducting research in the areas of professional and public services& Paul Moran, MA Inclusion and Marginalisation Programme Leader, University of Chester, UlÃ#