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Fall 1986 Issue »
Research as Praxis
Patti Lather
The author, who is concerned with the methodological implications of critical theory, explores issues in the developing area of emancipatory research. She defines the concept of research as praxis, “examines it in the context of social science research, and discusses examples of empirical research designed to advance emancipatory knowledge. The primary objective of this essay is to help researchers involve the researched in a democratized process of inquiry characterized by negotiation, reciprocity, empowerment — research as praxis.
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Fall 1986 Issue
Abstracts
Teacher Education and the Politics of Engagement
The Case for Democratic Schooling
Henry A. Giroux and Peter McLaren
Tootle
A Parable of Schooling and Destiny
Nicholas C. Burbules
Research as Praxis
Patti Lather
The Design of Spelling
Valerie Yule
Learning in Small Moments
Daniel Meier
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