{"product_id":"a-handbook-for-action-research-in-health-and-social-care-0415224837","title":"A Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0415224837\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Munn-Giddings, Carol\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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* 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51862975250720,"sku":"NEW0415224837","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/51R5GiP55eL.jpg?v=1781637217","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/a-handbook-for-action-research-in-health-and-social-care-0415224837","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}