The Oxford Handbook of Methods for Public Scholarship
The Oxford Handbook of Methods for Public Scholarship presents the first comprehensive overview of research methods and practices for engaging in public scholarship. Public scholarship, which has been on the rise over the past 25 years, produces knowledge that is available outside of the academy, is useful to relevant stakeholders, and addresses publicly identified needs. By involving stakeholders in the entire process, and making the findings accessible, public scholars contribute to the democratization of research. The Oxford Handbook of Methods for Public Scholarship provides methodological instruction for engaging in public scholarship. The handbook features a who’s who of highly respected interdisciplinary contributors as well as emerging scholars. Chapters include robust examples from real world research in different fields and cultures, ample discussion of working with nonacademic stakeholders, coverage of traditional methods, coverage of emergent methods including those that draw on the arts, the internet, social media, and digital technologies, as well as coverage of key issues including writing, publicity, and funding.