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Speaking the language of power: Communication, collaboration and advocacy (translating ethnology into action) (Social Research and Educational Studies Series) - Softcover

 
9780750702034: Speaking the language of power: Communication, collaboration and advocacy (translating ethnology into action) (Social Research and Educational Studies Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0750702036 ISBN 13: 9780750702034
Publisher: Routledge, 1993

Synopsis

First Published in 1993. Speaking the Language of Power is about how a group of socially concerned scholars are making their ethnographic insights and findings useful to decision makers. They address a host of significant issues, including conflict resolution, the dropout problem, environmental health and safety, homelessness, educational reform, the situation of American Indians, AIDS, and the education of gifted children. Myriad strategies are being used by practicing anthropologists to ensure that they have an impact on sponsors and policy decision makers. The book focuses on the use of language and rhetorical style to enhance communication and effectiveness. Within that framework, the approaches presented in this collection range from translating qualitative information into quantitative forms to testifying about specific legislation on Capitol Hill. The chapters artfully blend the three themes of this book - communication, collaboration, and advocacy. Building on the enormous contributions made by qualitative researchers throughout the world, the aim of this discourse is to explore successful strategies, share lessons learned, and enhance the ability to communicate with an educated citizenry and powerful policymaking bodies. The spirit driving the dedication displayed in each chapter is simple - to improve the world we live in, to make it a better place for our children and our children's children.

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About the Author

David M. Fetterman is Professor of Education at Stanford University and Sierra Nevada College; concurrently, Principal Research Scientist at the American Institutes for Research.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1993
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0750702036
ISBN 13 
9780750702034
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
208
Editor
Fetterman David