Since the publication of Action Research (2003), interest in this methodology has grown in education and other disciplines. Costello (pedagogical research and scholarship, Glyndwr U. Wrexham, Wales) promotes effective action research through developing reflective thinking and practice. Chapters headed by frequently-asked questions introduce the nature and rationale of, and guidelines for conducting, analyzing, and reporting action research. The book features examples, reflective thinking exercises, recommended further reading, and sample research forms. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)