Lisa Goodson & Jenny Phillimore 
Community Research for Participation [EPUB ebook] 
From Theory to Method

This book bridges a major gap in knowledge by considering, through a range of reflexive chapters from different disciplinary backgrounds, both theoretical and practical issues relating to community research methodologies. The international contributors consider a number of key epistemological, ontological and methodological questions. They explore what community peer research means in a range of settings, for a range of people, for the quality of data and subsequent findings, and for the production of rigorous social research. The collection will also stimulate thinking about how methodological advancement can be made in the field. It is the first book of its kind to combine practical and methodological reflections with clearly presented recommendations about how the approach can be used. Presenting the latest thinking in the field and providing summaries, case studies and review questions, ‘Community research for participation’ will be invaluable to students, researchers, academics and practitioners who aim to place community members at the centre of their research.

About the author

Lisa Goodson is a lecturer at the Institute of Applied Social Studies, University of Birmingham, UK. Alongside extensive experience working with community groups, she teaches and manages research relating to new migration and integration, and specialises in qualitative research methodologies. Jenny Phillimore is senior lecturer at the Institute of Applied Social Studies and Third Sector Research Centre, University of Birmingham. She has researched and published widely in the field of new migration, qualitative methods and small-scale community action.