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Action Research for Sustainable Development in a Turbulent World
Ortr Zuber-Skerritt
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Description for Action Research for Sustainable Development in a Turbulent World
Hardback. Presents and celebrates Action Learning and Action Research (ALAR) through stories, experiences, reflections and specific works of key proponents and participants in ALAR World Congresses. This title argues for the benefits of action research for sustainable development and problem solving in a turbulent world in the 21st century. Editor(s): Zuber-Skerritt, Ortrun. Num Pages: 233 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GTF; RNU. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 155 x 236 x 19. Weight in Grams: 528.
This book presents and celebrates over 20 years of Action Learning and Action Research (ALAR) through stories, experiences, reflections and specific works of key proponents and participants in Action Learning and Action Research World Congresses. Authors discuss wide-ranging possibilities and argue for the benefits of action research for sustainable development and problem solving in a turbulent world in the 21st century. They practise what they preach: collaborative, participatory action research based on learning outcomes from projects, discussion and debate. All chapters argue for, justify and explain the need for a shift in approaches to learning and development - from technical, ... Read more
This book presents and celebrates over 20 years of Action Learning and Action Research (ALAR) through stories, experiences, reflections and specific works of key proponents and participants in Action Learning and Action Research World Congresses. Authors discuss wide-ranging possibilities and argue for the benefits of action research for sustainable development and problem solving in a turbulent world in the 21st century. They practise what they preach: collaborative, participatory action research based on learning outcomes from projects, discussion and debate. All chapters argue for, justify and explain the need for a shift in approaches to learning and development - from technical, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
233
Condition
New
Number of Pages
233
Place of Publication
Bingley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780525488
SKU
V9781780525488
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Ref
99-50
About Ortr Zuber-Skerritt
"Zuber-Skerritt's superb edited collection makes a persuasive case for the value of action research (AR) in confronting contemporary conditions related to sustainability. Wonderfully accessible and thoughtful, these essays will be of value to those new to action research and those with years of experience". Davydd J. Greenwood, PhD, Professor of Anthropology, Cornell University, USA. "Given the state of our world ... Read more
Reviews for Action Research for Sustainable Development in a Turbulent World
"Zuber-Skerritt's superb edited collection makes a persuasive case for the value of action research (AR) in confronting contemporary conditions related to sustainability. Wonderfully accessible and thoughtful, these essays will be of value to those new to action research and those with years of experience". Davydd J. Greenwood, PhD, Professor of Anthropology, Cornell University, USA. "Given the state of ... Read more