Knowledge Mobilization in the Social Sciences and Humanities: Moving from Research to Action (Knowledge Series)


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This book takes the reader from the University lab to the playgrounds of communities. It shows how to integrate, move and use knowledge, an action journey within an identified action space that is called knowledge mobilization. Whether knowledge is mobilized through an individual, organization, community or nation, it becomes a powerful asset creating a synergy and focus that brings forth the best of action and values. Individuals and teams who can envision, feel, create and apply this power are the true leaders of tomorrow. When we can mobilize knowledge for the greater good humanity will have left the information age and entered the age of knowledge, ultimately leading to compassion and ��hopefully� wisdom.This book was developed in cooperation with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research council of Canada (SSHRC) and with Katherine Fafard, Marc Fonda, Ted Lomond, Laurent Messier and Nicole Vaugeois.
FROM THE FOREWARD:
"In the decisive quest for global environmental and social balance, ignorance� in the form of intolerance, superstition dogmatism and self-denial patterns �is the worst liability, and knowledge mobilization—in the form of transparency, public awareness, community action, social innovation and international reorganization the best asset. Major landmarks in human history may well be described as transcendent knowledge mobilizations. Perhaps the most transcendent knowledge mobilization so far, and the first of a global scale, is required right now." -Francisco Javier Carrillo, Professor of Knowledge Systems and chairman of The World Capital Institute.
A REVIEWER:
"Knowledge mobilization is a powerful methodology that can unlock the hidden value creation potential of a community or an organization. This book is essential for all communities and organizations that want to increase their competitiveness in an effective and sustainable way." -Milton Correia de Sousa, Sociedade Portuguesa de InnovaƧ o.
Knowledge Mobilization in the Social Sciences and Humanities: Moving from Research to Action (Knowledge Series) Review
What an amazing piece of work from Doctors Bennet! They have tapped a core issue in the knowledge economy. During the rise of the information economy, culture, and era, the transfer of information increasingly became a center stage issue. As information load and speed increased, the challenge became deeper and broader. With the advance to the knowledge economy, culture, and era, the issue of knowledge creation and transfer rises as even more formidable, since knowledge is considerably more multi-dimensional and therefore more difficult to process than information. This work by Bennets drills directly to the heart of the matter by building on a clear distinction between information and knowledge. What I like is that they recognize that knowledge is derived in a much more complex and sophisticated manner than information. Moreover, their models and processes are open to an enriching view of knowledge transfer where the value of knowledge evolves with community attention. Over the years, I have held the beehive as the symbol of productivity. Now, after reading this work, I'm starting to see the human mind as a better metaphor for the productivity of an organization or community. The other thing that particularly struck me was how they explicitly described learning in the transfer process. I can see their approach as having immense impact on the role of formal education, especially as education becomes more virtual and global and has the capacity of much larger and more diverse formal education communities and networks.Somehow, the Bennets manage to cover vast territory in relatively brief documentation. Perhaps it's because of the interconnectedness of their ideas. Not only is it a lot to ponder in a short volume, it seems very doable. Hopefully, this brilliant work gets the right exposure. Knowledge Mobilization in the Social Sciences and Humanities: Moving from Research to Action (Knowledge Series)
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