Browsing through 51 Years of EPW | On Research and Action
The value of scientific research can, in many circumstances, be enhanced if it is combined with real-world involvement and action. This approach should be seen as an essential complement of, not a substitute for, research of a more ‘detached’ kind
The worlds of research and action are far apart and the gulf shows no sign of narrowing. In this brief note I would like to share a few thoughts on this issue, based on my involvement with action-oriented research in different parts of India over the years.
Dear Reader,
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