Global Crises

Complexity Based Research and Practice for Social Transformation

AvDavid Byrne,Gill Callaghan

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-10-15
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:282
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781447370840

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David Byrne is a retired Professor of Sociology and Applied Social Sciences from the University of Durham and a long time practitioner of action research.Gill Callaghan is a retired Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy at Durham University, teaching Social Theory, Evaluation and Research Methods. Emma Uprichard is Reader at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM) at the University of Warwick and an applied social science methodologist.

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IntroductionPart 1:1. Crisis and Change in the Era of the Capitalocene2. Beyond Dualisms3. Time, Place and Crisis Part 2: 4. Climate Crisis 5. Crisis in Health and Care 6. Fiscal Crisis7. Inequality Crisis8. Urban CrisisPart 3:9. Transgressing Disciplines in Socio-Ecological Research 10. Complexity-Congruent Research: Methods and Methodology11. Research for Action: Research as Transformative GovernanceConclusion: Scenarios for Possible Futures