Evidence-based policy : a realist perspective /

In this important book, Ray Pawson examines the recent spread of evidence-based policy across the Western world. He examines the methodological assumptions that lie behind this drive for government departments, academic research projects and NGOs to adopt an evidence-based approach.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pawson, Ray, 1948-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE, 2006.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:In this important book, Ray Pawson examines the recent spread of evidence-based policy across the Western world. He examines the methodological assumptions that lie behind this drive for government departments, academic research projects and NGOs to adopt an evidence-based approach.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 196 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781849209120 (ebook) :