Description: Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care, Hardcover by Winter, Richard; Munn-Giddings, Carol, ISBN 0415224837, ISBN-13 9780415224833, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Action research is a form of research closely linked to practice which can readily be undertaken by practitioners and service users. This handbook offers a comprehensive guide to action research as a strategy for inquiry and development in health and social care. It can be used by individuals or groups working independently on their own projects or as a basis for a tutor-led course. It features * an introduction to the theories behind action research and other forms of research related to it *lively case studies from social work, nursing, mental health care and community work * a step-by-step study guide. The theoretical section of th provides a general definition of action research, compares action research with other forms of social research, outlines the nature of a 'culture of inquiry' in the workplace, and describes the links between action research and service-user research, management,community development, evaluation, reflective practice, feminist research and anti-racist research. This practical study guide covers issues such as preparing a proposal, ethics and principles of procedure, gathering and analysing data, writing a report, the links between action research and critical reflection. It will be particularly useful for groups wishing to undertake action research on an independent basis
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Book Title: Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care
Number of Pages: 304 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care
Publisher: Routledge
Item Height: 0.7 in
Subject: Health Care Delivery, Allied Health Services / General, General, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare
Publication Year: 2001
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 16 Oz
Item Length: 9.5 in
Subject Area: Political Science, Health & Fitness, Medical
Author: Carol Munn-Giddings, Richard Winter
Item Width: 6.3 in
Format: Hardcover
