Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. Breaking out of Traditions

List of contributors About the authors Acknowledgements Part I. Breaking Out of Traditions: 1. The research-development relationship in rural communities: an opportunity for contextual science David B. Russell and Raymond L. Ison 2. The human quest for understanding and agreement Lloyd Fell and David B. Russell 3. Technology: transforming grazier experience Raymond L. Ison Part II. Historical Patterns, Technological Lineages and the Emergence of Institutionalised Research and Development: 4. From theodolite to satellite: land, technology and power in the western division of NSW Adrian Mackenzie 5. Experience, tradition and service? Institutionalised R&D in the rangelands Raymond L. Ison Part III. A Design for Second-Order Research and Development: 6. Enthusiasm: developing critical action for second-order R&D David B. Russell and Raymond L. Ison 7. Co-researching: braiding theory and practice for research with people Lynn Webber 8. The grazier's story Danielle Dignam and Philippa Major Part IV. Limitations and Possibilities for Research and Development Design: 9. Designing R&D systems for mutual benefit David B. Russell and Raymond L. Ison Appendix Glossary Index.