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Theory, Research, and Action: Oppressive and Emancipatory Effects

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In this chapter we try to discern the oppressive and emancipatory effects of what psychologists do. What we do falls generally within the domains of theory construction, grounded investigations, and action. In all of our roles there are inherent beliefs driving our efforts.

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© 2002 Isaac Prilleltensky and Geoffrey Nelson

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Prilleltensky, I., Nelson, G. (2002). Theory, Research, and Action: Oppressive and Emancipatory Effects. In: Doing Psychology Critically. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4039-1462-0_2

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