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Transforming Social Inquiry, Transforming Social Action
. Ed(S): Sherman, Francine; Torbett, William R.
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Hardback. A study of the theory and practice of a paradigm of social inquiry and social action no longer dichotomizing "pure research" at "ivory tower" universities from "messy" political action in "real world" communities. It provides models of collaboration across the theory-practice divide. Editor(s): Sherman, Francine; Torbett, William R. Series: International Series in Outreach Scholarship. Num Pages: 301 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNM; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 649.
John F. Kerry United States Senator If we are to reinvigorate and reinforce civic participation in this country at a time when our society is increasingly fragmented and highly technologically based, we must find a way to unite distinct communities, such as universities, regional and non-profit organizations, and families. We must find ways to link academicians, students, teachers, and professionals with the reality of events and circumstances so that theories and ideas mightily pursued within the "ivory tower" are connected to social reality and useful. As the editors and contributors in this volume point out, the way to bridge theory/practice ... Read more
John F. Kerry United States Senator If we are to reinvigorate and reinforce civic participation in this country at a time when our society is increasingly fragmented and highly technologically based, we must find a way to unite distinct communities, such as universities, regional and non-profit organizations, and families. We must find ways to link academicians, students, teachers, and professionals with the reality of events and circumstances so that theories and ideas mightily pursued within the "ivory tower" are connected to social reality and useful. As the editors and contributors in this volume point out, the way to bridge theory/practice ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
301
Condition
New
Series
International Series in Outreach Scholarship
Number of Pages
301
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792377870
SKU
V9780792377870
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