Systemic Practice and Action Research

Editor: R.L. Flood

▶ Builds an understanding of the complexities of modern society via

critical systems thinking and action research
▶ Examines the effects of technological advancement, including older
technologies that continue to have profound effects on society today
▶ Draws upon all forms of investigation and reasoning, including
deductionism, empiricism, inductionism, and metaphor

Systemic Practice and Action Research (SPAR) is dedicated to critical systems thinking and
its applications and building an understanding of the complexities of modern society. The
journal examines the effects of technological advancement, including older technologies
that continue to have profound effects on society today. Furthermore, the journal
contributes to a rethinking of science as well as to the reflective application of systemic
practice and action research in all types of organizational and social settings.
 
A forum that fosters new thinking about management and systems research, SPAR also
encourages traditional research methods that have remained effective. Contributions
6 issues/year therefore draw upon all forms of investigation and reasoning, including deductionism,
empiricism, inductionism, and metaphor. Readers will find works of original research, case
Electronic access studies, reflections on experience, and short research notes.
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Officially cited as: Syst Pract Action Res
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