Michael Emslie Books

Focusing on innovative research methods, this book presents a blend of arts-based strategies that foster multiplicity in knowledge and experience. It examines diverse ways of knowing and being through creative practices like poetry and playwriting, challenging cultural standardizations. By addressing the tension between creativity and conformity in contemporary society, it offers inspiring approaches to enhance ethical and imaginative practices in education and the arts. This journey encourages readers to explore and embrace diversity and creativity in their professional fields.

Drawing from a variety of disciplines, including design, economics, public policy, organizational theory, science and technology studies, sociology, and even cognitive psychology and epistemology, The Fifth Wave is a must-read for anyone concerned with the future of higher education in our society.

The book focuses on utilizing stories as transformative tools for individual and cultural change within various professional fields, including education and the arts. It presents a range of methods for analyzing narratives to foster learning and enhance wellbeing. Through the experiences of Queerly Identifying Tertiary Students, the authors illustrate creative engagement techniques that are both practical and innovative. This resource is designed to resonate with readers, researchers, and practitioners seeking to enrich their professional practices through storytelling.