Qualitative research and social change : European contexts / edited by Pat Cox, Thomas Geisen, Roger Green.

Other author Cox, Pat, 1950-
Other author Geisen, Thomas.
Other author Green, Roger, Dr.
Format Book
Publication InfoBasingstoke [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.
Descriptionxi, 221 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Social sciences--Research. --Methodology.
Social change--Research.
Qualitative research.

Contents Changing research, research for change : exploring the perspectives of complexity science -- The notion of ambivalence : human action and social change beyond analytical individualism -- A complex terrain of words and deeds : discourse, research and social change -- Bringing about social change : the role of community research -- Forum theatre as a participatory tool for social research and development : a reflection on 'nobody is perfect' : a project with homeless people -- Psycho-social perspectives in policy and professional practice research -- Evaluating risk assessment : a methodological study of mentally disordered offenders in the london probation area -- Educational research need not be irrelevant -- Policy analysis in education : multiplicity as a key orientation for research.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 184-211) and index.
LCCN 2008029970
ISBN9780230537279 (alk. paper)
ISBN0230537278 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks H 62 .Q352 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold