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Through a rejection of the traditional separation between the researcher and the research setting, this volume discusses a philosophy in which the researcher is fully involved in the process of organizational learning and change. William Foote Whyte and his collaborators outline the theory and methods behind participatory action research, weigh up its strengths and weaknesses and then present cases where this research strategy has been used in both industry and agriculture from a variety of countries on four continents.
The Role of the Social Scientist in Participatory Action Research
The Role of the Social Scientist in Participatory Action Research
This chapter presents my interpretation of the role of social scientists within agricultural research programs. It is based on 16 years of experience that began in Central America and on what I have learned from many friends, colleagues, and ...
