Presents a view of action research as a methodology suited to researching the processes of innovation and change, which goes beyond describing, analyzing and theorizing practices to reconstruct and transform those practices. This book is for students and practitioner researchers in education, health and management, and government agencies.

"Action Research" is important reading for postgraduate students and practitioner researchers in education, health and management, as well as those in government agencies and charities who wish to research and evaluate change and development initiatives. It is also valuable for pre-service and in-service training of professionals such as teachers, nurses, and managers.