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Record Nr.

UNINA9910790010003321

Titolo

Action research for sustainable development in a turbulent world [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Ortrun Zuber-Skerritt

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bingley [England], : Emerald Group Pub. Ltd., 2012

ISBN

1-280-12055-X

9786613524416

1-78052-549-4

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (269 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

Zuber-SkerrittOrtrun

Disciplina

338.927

Soggetti

Sustainable development - Research

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. Practical theories -- pt. 3. Values and world views -- pt. 4. Applications/case studies -- pt. 5. Conclusions.

Sommario/riassunto

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