The Inclusive Researcher
A Guidebook
$93.56
- Paperback
186 pages
- Release Date
1 November 2026
Summary
The Inclusive Researcher is an indispensable guide for researchers seeking to incorporate the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in their work. Instead of getting bogged down in theory, it provides a clear action plan for incorporating EDI principles at every stage of research, from design right through to knowledge mobilization.
Leela Viswanathan uses clear language, step-by-step instructions, and case examples across disciplines and research fields to stee…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780774881234 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0774881232 |
| Author: | Leela Viswanathan |
| Publisher: | University of British Columbia Press |
| Imprint: | University of British Columbia Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 186 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 216mm |
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Critics Review
“Leela Viswanathan’s guide to incorporating EDI principles into the research enterprise is an important and illuminating addition to the suite of tools available to researchers. I love this guide and anticipate it will be a very popular book!”
– “Kevin Hewitt, Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dalhousie University, and NSERC Chair for Inclusion in Science and Engineering”“Written in an approachable tone, this practical and encouraging guide responds to the need for a foundational book on EDI in research. I would recommend it to faculty researchers to enhance their grant submissions, to staff researchers to incorporate into their training plans, and to PhD students needing professional development.”
– “- Leslie Cove, Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research, International and Commercialization, University of Waterloo”Leela Viswanathan
Leela Viswanathan has over twenty-five years’ experience working as a researcher in academia, government, and the not-for-profit sectors. She is the founder and principal of Viswali Consulting, is a registered professional planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners, and an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at Queen’s University. She has been awarded numerous Tri-Agency awards, including as the principal investigator for the Planning with Indigenous Peoples Research Group. She is the winner of the American Association of Geographers Enhancing Diversity Award and a recipient of the Steve Cutway Accessibility Award, and has twice received the Julian Szeicz Award for Excellence in Teaching. She is the author of The Deliberate Doctorate: A Values-Focused Journey to Your PhD.
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