Participatory action research approaches and methods: Connecting people, participation and place

Abstract

The methods and approaches of Participatory Action Research (PAR) involve collaborative research, education, and action, with an orientation toward social change. Because PAR represents a major challenge to traditional research practices, it has sparked intense critique and debate. With attention to both the extraordinary potential and the challenges and dangers of PAR, this book will be especially useful for researchers and students of Human Geography, Development Studies and Sociology.