Historieta Doble: A Graphic History of Participatory Action Research

Historia Doble is a graphic novel that explores the roots of participatory action research in Latin America, featuring the artistic work of Ulianov Chalarka and Joanne Rappaport's contemporary reconstruction of Orlando Fals Borda's story. It presents a fascinating journey through time, weaving Fals Bordas' original research with Rappaport's contemporary reconstruction of his compelling story.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 24 December 2024
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

In the 1970s, a new era of social science research emerged in Latin America, bridging academic scholars with grassroots social movements. Among these innovative approaches was participatory action research, which has since gained widespread adoption among community organizers, educational activists, and social scientists worldwide. This method, rooted in the Caribbean coast of Colombia, was pioneered by the visionary sociologist Orlando Fals Borda, who collaborated with the Colombian Peasant Movement. "Historieta Doble" beautifully illustrates this journey, tracing the origins of participatory action research to Fals Borda's work and showcasing how he combined research, theory, political participation, and activism through the medium of comics. This graphic novel offers a captivating glimpse into the past, blending Fals Borda's original research with Joanne Rappaport's contemporary retelling of his remarkable story. The book features the artistic talents of Ulianov Chalarka, whose vibrant comic panels brought Fals Borda's research to life in the 1970s. "Historieta Doble" is a visual and narrative masterpiece that transcends time, connecting the past and present within the vibrant world of Latin American comics.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 228 x 153 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487555177