Exploring the relationships between qualitative research and social change, this book asks how social change is informed and influenced by research. Examples discussed are from research practice and experiences in the fields of sociology, social work, professional practice, education, criminal justice and anthropology. ÍNDICE: - Introduction: The Importance of Qualitative Research to Social Change b Preliminary Considerations; - P. Cox, T. Geisen and R. Green - PART I:EXPLORING CONCEPTS AND APPROACHES - Changing Research, Research for Change: Exploring the Perspectives of Complexity Science; P. Cox - The Notion of Ambivalence: Human Action and Social Change Beyond Analytical Individualism; T. Geisen - A Complex Terrain of Words and Deeds: Discourse, Research and Social Change; S. Hicks and C. Taylor - PART II: WELFARE ISSUES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT- Bringing about Social Change: The Role of Community Research; R. Green - Forum Theatre as a Participatory Tool for Social Research and Development: A Reflection on b Nobody is perfectb : A Project with Homeless People; M. Wrentschur - Psycho-social Perspectives in Policy and Professional Practice Research; C. Miller, P. Hoggett and M. Mayo - PART III: ISSUES IN RESEARCH - Evaluating Risk Assessment: A Methodological Study of Mentally Disordered Offenders in theLondon Probat
- ISBN: 978-0-230-53727-9
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 232
- Fecha Publicación: 14/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés