Action Research

by Jean McNiff

Since its first publication, Action Principles and Practice has become a key text in its field. This new updated edition clearly describes and explains the practices of action research and its underlying values, and introduces important new ideas, This new edition has expanded in scope, to contribute to diverse fields including professional development across the sectors and the disciplines. It considers the current field, including its problems as well as its considerable hopes and prospects for new thinking and practices. Now fully updated, this book The book is a valuable addition to the literature on research methods in education and nursing and healthcare, and professional education, and contributes to contemporary debates about the generation and dissemination of knowledge and its potential influence for wider social and environmental contexts. Practitioners across the professions who are planning action research in their own work settings will find this book a helpful introduction to the subject while those studying on higher degree courses will find it an indispensable resource.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published November 25, 1988

Reviews

[Marcus Goncalves · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has been one of the best book I’ve read on action research. I’d adopt it in my market research courses if there was a newer edition, which included the latest data analysis tools. Excellent book nonetheless.

[Carla]

easy to read step by step guide

[Suzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Invaluable resource when writing my dissertation. Despite the subject, this is an easy and comprehensive read.