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Erschienen in: AI & SOCIETY 4/2005

01.12.2005 | Original Article

Action research and knowledge co-generation: a not so dangerous liaison with conventional social research

verfasst von: Hans Chr Garmann Johnsen

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Abstract

The article reflects on experience of action research in the context of regional development, where there has been pressure to produce practical results. The epistemological status of Action Research is explored, in contrast to conventional social science research. The article concludes that an ongoing relationship with conventional social research is necessary.

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Metadaten
Titel
Action research and knowledge co-generation: a not so dangerous liaison with conventional social research
verfasst von
Hans Chr Garmann Johnsen
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2005
Erschienen in
AI & SOCIETY / Ausgabe 4/2005
Print ISSN: 0951-5666
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-5655
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-005-0320-y

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