Community research

ISBN 10: 184742435X / ISBN 13: 9781847424358

Published by The Policy Press, 2012

About this Item

pp. 320.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Community research
• Publisher: The Policy Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184742435X
• ISBN 13: 9781847424358
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This book bridges a major gap in knowledge by considering, through a range of reflexive chapters from different disciplinary backgrounds, both theoretical and practical issues relating to community research methodologies.

The international contributors consider a number of key epistemological, ontological and methodological questions. They explore what community peer research means in a range of settings, for a range of people, for the quality of data and subsequent findings, and for the production of rigorous social research. The collection will also stimulate thinking about how methodological advancement can be made in the field. It is the first book of its kind to combine practical and methodological reflections with clearly presented recommendations about how the approach can be used.

Presenting the latest thinking in the field and providing summaries, case studies and review questions, 'Community research for participation' will be invaluable to students, researchers, academics and practitioners who aim to place community members at the centre of their research.

About the Author

Jenny Phillimore is Professor of Migration and Superdiversity at the University of Birmingham. Jenny is a fellow of the RSA and of the Academy of the Social Sciences with research interests in superdiversity and refugee integration.