Morten Levin Libri

Combining practical problem-solving with theoretical insights, this book emphasizes the significance of action research in social sciences. The authors explore innovative strategies for addressing social issues, making research relevant and impactful. It serves as a guide for those looking to enact social change through research, providing tools and frameworks to empower practitioners and scholars alike. The second edition enhances the discussion on the intersection of theory and practice, making it an essential resource for social researchers.

The book examines the crisis facing public universities, emphasizing their diminishing role in democracy due to the influence of neoliberal policies. Through their extensive experience in Action Research, the authors analyze the detrimental effects of current administrative practices and advocate for a democratic organization of public universities. They propose actionable strategies to restore these institutions' commitment to academic freedom, integrity, and societal responsibility, concluding with a framework for transformative Action Research processes.

The theory of evolution has clearly altered our views of the biological world, but in the study of human beings, evolutionary and preevolutionary views continue to coexist in a state of perpetual tension. The Taming of Evolution addresses the questions of how and why this is so. Davydd Greenwood offers a sustained critique of the nature/nurture...