{"product_id":"a-handbook-for-action-research-carol-munn-giddings-9780415224833","title":"A Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care","description":"Action 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 * an introduction to the theories behind action research and other forms of research related to it *lively case studies from social work, nursing, mental health care and community work * a step-by-step study guide. The 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 and anti-racist research. This practical study guide covers issues such as preparing a proposal, ethics and principles of procedure, gathering and analysing data, writing a report, the links between action research and critical reflection. It will be particularly useful for groups wishing to undertake action research on an independent basis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carol Munn-Giddings,Richard Winter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415224837\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415224833\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.38w x 0.75d","brand":"Carol Munn-Giddings","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48086575710463,"sku":"9780415224833","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c5787ff5-ba19-482a-833c-a1441565723c.jpg?v=1769095474","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-handbook-for-action-research-carol-munn-giddings-9780415224833","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}