Greetings,

The correct link for detailed info on the call for proposals for the Palgrave International Handbook of Action Research is:

https://sites.google.com/site/arnaconnect/int-handbook-call-for-contributors

Regards,

Lonnie Rowell, Ph.D.
School Counseling Program
Dept. of School, Family, & Mental Health Professions
School of Leadership & Education Sciences
University of San Diego

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Subject: Palgrave International Handbook of Action Research

On 29 Jan 2014, at 16:12, Lonnie Rowell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Palgrave International Handbook of Action Research

To be published Fall 2015

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS

The Palgrave International Handbook of Action Research will provide a vivid portrait of theoretical perspectives and practical action research activity and related benefits around the globe, while attending to the cultural, political, historical and socio-ecological contexts that localize, shape and characterize action research. Cross-national issues of networking, as well as the challenges, tensions and issues associated with the transformative power of action research will be explored from multiple perspectives providing unique contributions to our understanding of what it means to do action research and to be an action researcher. The handbook also will explore a global action research agenda and map for readers to consider as they embark on new projects and seek additional ways to connect with other action researchers in diverse parts of the globe.

Key Elements to be included in International Handbook:

current, comprehensive and relevant analyses of theories, perspectives, activities, and possible limits of action research with a particular emphasis on the action or participatory nature of action research in global contexts
illustrative cases of action research with detailed annotation to help unpack the complexities and tensions of engaging in action research within challenging contexts globally and locally
examinations of the variety of action research networks, both established and newly emerging, around the globe
analyses of  the state of action research in global regions
case studies of action research projects in diverse cultural contexts and companion analyses of the case studies through the lenses of cross-cultural comparative perspectives
highlights of complexities of action research in the 21st century, including issues about the relationship between knowledge production and social change
explicit outline of a strategic global agenda and map for future action research by addressing issues of globalization, marginalization, ethics and methodological considerations for researching action research

The Palgrave International Handbook of Action Research will include approximately 34 chapters addressing the elements outlined above.  Chapters will range from 8-20 pages and will be authored by experienced as well as beginning practitioner-action researchers and scholars involved with a variety of epistemological, methodological, and political orientations in action research. In particular, the editors will give a preference to proposals for jointly authored chapters in which community-based non-higher education action researchers are partnered with academics.

Editors: Lonnie L. Rowell, Catherine D. Bruce, Joseph M. Shosh, and Margaret M. Riel

Deadlines:

Proposed chapter outlines and abstracts are due on March 28, 2014

Invitations to selected authors will be sent by April 25, 2014

Full manuscripts from accepted authors will be due September 1, 2014

Further information: Further information on the chapter contributions we are seeking is available at: www.arnaconnect/int-handbook-call-for-contributors. A companion website to support the development of the handbook will be available soon. A follow up announcement of the launch of the website will be distributed shortly.

Submit questions and chapter proposals to lead Editor Lonnie Rowell at [log in to unmask]