Overview
- Explores how creative research practice can be directed to make a difference to the quality of social and ecological existence
- Presents a synthesis of different strands and arguments for responsible and accountable social inquiry
- Revisits transformative paradigm for social research
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
Keywords
- Active Research
- Conceptualizing Creative and Active Inquiry
- Creative and Active Practice of Research Ethics
- Expanding Paradigmatic Positions
- Relational Epistemology and Research Ethics
- Responsible Approach to Methodology
- Responsible Orientation to Theorizing
- Revisiting Ways of Practising Mixed Methods Research
- Social and Ecological Justice
- Social Inquiry as Linked to Social Change
- Transformative Inquiry
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Reviews
“This is a crucial text for scholars of race, gender and class relations, as well as those interested, academically or generally, in contributing to transforming social rifts by re-examining their methodological practices. If researchers are to see responsible research rolled out within academic institutions and activist circles, then this should serve as excellence guidance among methodological books in social science.” (Vassilissa Carangio, Ethnic and Racial Studies, October 14, 2020)
“I celebrate ROMM’s scholarship; I thank her and all those who contributed to the thesis for assembling a reaffirmation of the envisioned, flourishing world that the early action researchers fought for. Its re-arrival is timely and heralds a new generation who are reconfiguring inherited knowledge-craft in the context of the twenty-first century.” (Susan Goff, Systemic Practice and Action Research, July02, 2019)
“The book offers both practical discussions of varied research case studies and engages well with the reader to promote critical reflection, offering insight as well as challenging researchers to actively reshape or rearticulate their own engagements. … Romm has attempted to contribute to the limited available literature that provides in-depth explorations and critical discussions on the research implications of social inquiry framed by the transformative paradigm. I find her work to also be valuable … .” (Avivit M. Cherrington, Educational Research for Social Change – ERSC, Vol. 7 (02), September, 2018) “Norma Romm provides excellent guidance through theory and practical examples for researchers who accept the challenge of working towards social, economic, and environmental justice for members of marginalized communities. She brings together the work of transformative and indigenous scholars to further understandings of the complex dynamics of contributing to positive social change through the use of innovative research strategies. The examples illustrate an emphasis on addressing social and ecological justice, along with the challenges that researchers encounter in this type of research. This book is an excellent contribution to understanding better how researchers can be responsive to the wicked problems facing the world.” (Donna M. Mertens, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Gallaudet University)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Responsible Research Practice
Book Subtitle: Revisiting Transformative Paradigm in Social Research
Authors: Norma RA Romm
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74386-8
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-74384-4Published: 04 May 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-08977-1Published: 12 January 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-74386-8Published: 21 April 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVII, 518
Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations
Topics: Methodology of the Social Sciences, Philosophy of the Social Sciences, Sociology of Education