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Using qualitative research to effect change: African/American accountants in Black and White

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  • Hammond, Theresa
  • Streeter, Denise W.
  • Musundwa, Sedzani

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This articles shares reflections of the authors’ experiences in researching Black accountants in the United States and South Africa, and the connections between research and activism.

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  • Hammond, Theresa & Streeter, Denise W. & Musundwa, Sedzani, 2022. "Using qualitative research to effect change: African/American accountants in Black and White," CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON ACCOUNTING, Elsevier, vol. 89(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:crpeac:v:89:y:2022:i:c:s1045235421000770
    DOI: 10.1016/j.cpa.2021.102358
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