Some books by Forum regulars

Making a Difference: Science, Action and Integrated Environmental Research (2008)

Lorrae Van Kerkhoff, Sense Transdisciplinary Studies Series, Volume 1

To look more closely:

Sense Publishers (1st chapter is downloadable via the Sense website)

Amazon.com

Leonardo's Vision: A Guide to Collective Thinking and Action (2008)

Valerie A. Brown, Sense Transgressions: Cultural Studies and Education, Volume 16

"Leonardo's Vision is written for anyone working on collaborative transformational change that seeks to involve everyone in a community - not top down or bottom up, but from the heart of the community out. Decades of experience have gone into offering a theoretical base: a collective social learning spiral - and a practical guide: case studies, stories and exercises."

To look more closely:

Sense Publishers (1st chapter is downloadable via the Sense website)

Amazon.com

Social Learning in Environmental Management: Towards a Sustainable Future (2005)

Meg Keen, Valerie A. Brown and Rob Dyball

"Social Learning in Environmental Management is about collective learning and by using a variety of theories and case studies the book explores collaboration in community and professional contexts. For both professionals and for students involved in social and ecological sustainability interested in building learning and action towards addressing the great challenges of our time."

To look more closely:

Earthscan Publishers

Amazon.com