Description:
This volume acknowledges Jennifer C. Greene's contributions to program evaluation and mixed methods, highlighting her disruption of traditional methodologies. It emphasizes her commitment to democracy, diversity, and dialogue, showcasing how she democratized social science inquiry and supported diverse scholars.
Review Quotes:
The theme of "disruption" in this book is a powerful look at the breadth and significance of Jennifer C. Greene's distinguished contributions, both theoretical and practical, in evaluation for over 30 years. In essence, these chapters reveal the sustaining power of her scholarship and influence today and likely in years to come. Her recognition that no single method can solve the complex problems faced in evaluation is revealed in the ontological, epistemological, and methodological work she developed on mixed methods, which led to a genre of study that recast the debate about the hegemony of quantitative over qualitative methods and vice versa. She has foregrounded values, the quintessential character of evaluation, by recognizing the multiplicity of perspectives that guide our theories, roles, questions, designs, and perceptions of quality. Jennifer Greene's generativity is exemplified in her egalitarian dialogic stance, inclusion of voices and context, and commitment to equity. The chapters reflect the impact of her work on scholars who continue to advance evaluation for a more just society. - Valerie J. Caracelli, U.S. Government Accountability Office
It is not possible to convey in a few words my strongest endorsement for this volume that begins scratching
the surface of Jennifer C. Greene's many contributions to evaluation theory, methods, and practice. I have worked
with and learned from her on many occasions over the years as I grappled with refining my understanding and practice
of culturally responsive evaluation. I commend the editors and authors for this first substantive collection providing a more in-depth understanding and appreciation of Jennifer Greene's body of work for some while providing others the opportunity to revisit the lessons we have learned from her work, spirit, and commitment to make a difference. -
Stafford Hood, Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation & Assessment (CREA) and Professor Emeritus University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign