Agricultural extension and rural development: Breaking out of knowledge transfer traditions/ A second-order systems perspective Raymond L. Ison and David B. Russell

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Part I Breaking out of traditions 1

1. The research development relationship in rural communities an opportunity for contextual science David B. Russell and Raymond L. Ison 10
2. The human quest for understanding and agreement Lloyd fell and David B. Russel 32
3. Technology: transforming grazier experience Raymond L. Ison 52

Part II Historical patterns, Technological lineages and the emergence of institutionalized research and development 77

4. From theodolite to satellite: land, technology and power in the western division of NSW Adrian Mackenzie 80
5. Experience, tradition and service? Institutionalized R&D in the rangelands Raymond L. Ison 103

Part III A design for second- order research and development 133
6. Enthusiasm: developing critical action for second-order R&D David B. Russell and Raymond L. Ison 136
7. Co-researching: braiding theory and practice for research with people Lynn Webber 161
8. The graziers’ story Danielle Dignam and philipa Major 189

Part IV Limitations and possibilities for research and development design 205

9. Designing R&D systems for mutual benefit David B. Russell and Raymond L. Ison 208

Appendix 219
Glossary 223
Index 232







includes bibliographical references and index