Action Theory: A Primer for Applied Research in the Social Sciences Valach, Ladislav, Young, Richard A., and Lynam, M. Judith

The authors describe a view that our short-, medium-, and long- term behavior, interactions, and relationships--whether planned or spontaneous, purposeful or playful--can be understood in terms of goal-directed systems. An understanding of action theory and research methods used in applied settings is provided. It leads to the conclusion that individual processes are joint processes and the joint construction of lives should be monitored to understand ongoing personal and social involvements.

DOI: 10.1336/0275970868 Mouse over the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to learn more about this book or related books published by Greenwood Publishing Group. Visit the Greenwood Publishing Group page for this title: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/C7086.aspx

Action Theory: A Primer for Applied Research in the Social Sciences Hardback, 288 pages, $102.95 Copyright ©2002, Praeger Publishers ISBN: 0-275-97086-8 DOI: 10.1336/0275970868

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