Call to Action Research Confronting the Social and Environmental Sustainability Crises
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Davydd J. Greenwood, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Arts and Sciences in Anthropology, Cornell University, USA, Johan E. Ravn, Chief Scientist, SINTEF Research Foundation and Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nord University, Norway and Koen P.R. Bartels, Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration and Policy and Centre for Urban Wellbeing, University of Birmingham, UK<i>‘In this timely book the path-breaking </i>Introduction to Action Research<i> by Greenwood and Levin (1998, 2007), is revitalized in the context of the current devastating state of the planet, ridden by conflicts and crises in relations between people and to nature. The book calls for and conveys the possibility of turning social science out of its prevalent modern observatory and analytical stance and into a mechanism for improvement without losing its critical-analytical capacity. </i>A Call to Action Research<i> by Greenwood, Ravn and Bartels, articulates through multiple cases and concrete illustrations, the potential and promise of action research as a knowledge-oriented mode of engaging with the current problems of our world.’</i>
- Lars Klemsdal, University of Oslo, Norway,
<i>‘Greenwood, Ravn, and Bartels offer readers a clear-eyed and resolute “call to action research”. They encourage us to remain mindful of the many challenges we face but demand that we recommit to working together to achieve positive change. And they provide compelling evidence and examples of how action research can serve as a key strategy for this shared endeavor. Their “sense of urgency” must be our own.’</i>
- Mary Brydon-Miller, University of Louisville, USA,
<i>‘By introducing the principles and practice of action research, unpacking its robust intellectual foundations and frameworks, and showing actual examples and testimonies of how it is applied successfully in practice, the book reads as an updated account of action research rather than just another introduction or manual on the topic. Greenwood, Ravn and Bartels assemble with exceptional rigor, depth and coherence a set of substantive reflections, experiences and learnings about action research dimensions, describing interesting cases in different contexts that demonstrate the diversity and rich possibilities of its creative application. At the same time the authors make a compelling call for young generations to join a movement where they can imagine new paths toward creating systemic change when confronting the social and ecological sustainability crises the world is experiencing globally today.’</i>
- Sonia M. Ospina, New York University, USA,
Expert action researchers Davydd J. Greenwood, Johan E. Ravn, and Koen P.R. Bartels demonstrate how action research and solidary social action can lead to a sustainable, just, and democratic future. They shed light on the scope and promise of action research, exposing how and why current higher education and political-economic systems are incapable of providing solutions to our global crises. Chapters provide an overview of how diverse approaches to action research can be used to confront ecological collapse, harmful capitalism, social inequalities and ill-equipped governance. The book uniquely covers a wide range of frameworks and methods necessary for the practice of action research, illuminated by many case studies from across the globe.
This book offers a timely appeal and concrete guidance to tackle our collective crises. Scholars and students from across the social sciences will learn how to do action research in collaboration with diverse participants. It is also a valuable resource for policymakers and government, third sector, and business practitioners committed to sustainability, social justice, and democracy.