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

AI and Society 19 (4):543-551 (2005)
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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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