Knowledge, knowledge mobilisation and the third sector. (7th July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lang, Iain A; Hardwick, Rebecca
• Is Part Of: Voluntary sector review. Volume 7:Number 2(2016)
• Page Start: 209
• Page End: 218
• Publication Date: 2016-07-07
• Subjects: KNOWLEDGE MOBILISATION -- RESEARCH USE -- KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER -- ENGAGED SCHOLARSHIP; Voluntarism -- Periodicals; Voluntarism -- Research -- Periodicals; Associations, institutions, etc -- Periodicals; 361.3705
• DOI: 10.1332/204080516X14650415652384
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-8056

Abstract

Abstract : This paper is about third sector organisations (TSOs) and how they use knowledge. Drawing from the emerging field of knowledge mobilisation, we argue that current policy and thinking about knowledge and TSOs too often employ a simplistic set of assumptions. We propose that there are many benefits to be had from taking an approach that acknowledges complexity and engages TSOs more deeply in knowledge production and use.