Full Description
In today's world, there are interwoven crises affecting us at every level. This book explores the impact of these crises on applied social research. It shows how using a complexity framework in research is key to tackling global challenges effectively.
By featuring illustrative examples from the UK, China, Brazil, South Africa and the US, the authors demonstrate how an action research programme based around the use of existing social research methods embedded in processes of co-production and participation can drive real-time social change.
In doing so, the book highlights the transformative role of action-oriented research in addressing today's complex global challenges.
Contents
Introduction
Part 1:
1. Crisis and Change in the Era of the Capitalocene
2. Beyond Dualisms
3. Time, Place and Crisis
Part 2:
4. Climate Crisis
5. Crisis in Health and Care
6. Fiscal Crisis
7. Inequality Crisis
8. Urban Crisis
Part 3:
9. Transgressing Disciplines in Socio-Ecological Research
10. Complexity-Congruent Research: Methods and Methodology
11. Research for Action: Research as Transformative Governance
Conclusion: Scenarios for Possible Futures
