Kindon, S. L.Pain, R.Kesby, M.2016-04-192016-04-192007978-0-415-59976-4http://hdl.handle.net/10919/69178Metadata only recordThe 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.text/plainen-USIn CopyrightParticipatory processesEnvironmental impactsCommunity developmentSocial impactsExperiential learningHuman geographyParticipatory action research (par)Farm/Enterprise ScaleAbstractCopyright 2007 Editorial selection and matter, Sara Kindon, Rachel Pain and Mike Kesby; individual chapters, the contributors