Taking Part. A Guide to Participatory Tools and Techniques

<p>Since the late 1990s, numerous disciplines that study ‘human nature’ – from neuroscience to anthropology, genetics and evolutionary psychology – have embraced a new paradigm, far removed from the 20th century idea that human beings are selfish, antisocial and immoral by nature, instead arguing that people feel happier and healthier by participating in improving collective life and displaying supportive, altruistic and cooperative behaviour.</p> <p>In line with this change in perspective, <em>Taking Part. Tools for Collective Participation</em>, a guide prepared by researcher Jorge Gaupp and with a prologue by the head of the Education Department at MNCARS, Fran MM Cabeza de Vaca, proposes 75 techniques to encourage participation and collaboration in environments as varied as social activism, education, theatre, corporate management and municipal governance.</p>