Review of the two books: 'International action research: a casebook for educational reform', edited by Sandra Hollingsworth, published by Falmer Press, London, 1997, ISBN-10 075070604X; and 'Action research as a living practice', edited by Terrance R. Carson and Dennis J. Sumara, published by P. Lang, New York, 1997, volume 67 of the Counterpoints series, ISBN-10 0820438650.