The use of participatory research as an alternative approach for information needs research

Aslib Proceedings

Volumn 54, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 240-250

  Penzhorn, Cecilia ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Ethnic groups; Information; Participative action research; Quality of working life; South Africa; Women

Indexed keywords

ETHNIC GROUPS; INFORMATION; PARTICIPATIVE ACTION RESEARCH; QUALITY OF WORKING LIFE; SOUTH AFRICA; WOMEN;

RESEARCH;

EID: 31244433020     PISSN: 0001253X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/00012530210443348     Document Type: Article

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