{"product_id":"a-handbook-for-action-research-in-health-and-social-care-9780415224840","title":"A Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAction 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\u003cbr\u003e* an introduction to the theories behind action research and other forms of research related to it\u003cbr\u003e*lively case studies from social work, nursing, mental health care and community work\u003cbr\u003e* a step-by-step study guide.\u003cbr\u003eThe theoretical section of the book 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 a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'... this book comes highly recommended, as part of the literature that can well support an action researcher. I also anticipate that midwives and midwifery practice will benefit from the transferable knowledge, experience, guidance and wisdom offered by these authors.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eMIDIRS Midwifery Digest\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This book comes highly recommended, as part of the literature that can well support an action researcher. I also anticipate that midwives and midwifery practice will benefit from the transferable knowledge, experience, guidance and wisdom offered by these authors.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e-\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMIDIRS Midwifery Digest\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface.  Part One.  1. Introduction  2. Action Research as an Approach to Inquiry and Development  3. Action Research - Contexts and Dimensions Part Two. Examples: The Variety of Action Research.  Introduction: Some Themes and Contrasts Part Three. Undertaking an Action Research Project - A Practical Guide  Part Four. Action Research as a Form of Social Inquiry - A `Theoretical' Justification","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767513219415,"sku":"9780415224840","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415224840.jpg?v=1758713592","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-handbook-for-action-research-in-health-and-social-care-9780415224840","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}