Participatory practice: Community-based action for transformative change

Participatory practice: Community-based action for transformative change
ISBN-10
1447318021
ISBN-13
9781447318026
Category
Social Science
Pages
264
Language
English
Published
2009-11-04
Publisher
Policy Press
Authors
Margaret, Jane, Ledwith

Description

Ledwith and Springett's innovative approach bridges the divide between ideas and practice and allows the development of the knowledge that is needed to bring about transformative social change. Their ideas are founded on two premises: firstly, that transformative practice begins in the everyday stories that people tell about their lives and that practical theory generated from these narratives is the best way to inform both policy and practice. Secondly, that participatory practice is a tool for examining this knowledge that allows practitioners to examine the way they view the world and to situate their local practice within bigger social issues. The book will be of interest to both academics and community-based practitioners.

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