Applying social science : the role of social research in politics, policy and practice /

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This important book examines how social science is applied now and how it might be applied in the future in relation to social transformation in a time of crisis.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Byrne, D. S. (David S.), 1947- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bristol ; Portland, OR : Policy Press, Ã2011.
Subjects:
Social policy research.
Social policy research (Title)
Social sciences > Research.
Sciences sociales > Recherche.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Research.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Methodology.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Policy.
Social sciences > Research
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • APPLYING SOCIAL SCIENCE; Contents; Abbreviations and acronyms; Introduction; 1. The methodological foundations of applied social science; 2. Constructing evidence: the development of knowledge which is to be applied; 3. Surveying the social world: assembling knowledge as a basis for action; 4. Evaluating: determining the worth of social interventions; 5. Legitimating: the selective use of social science in justifying policy and practice; 6. Consulting: the role of social research in relation to new modes of governance; 7. Modelling: representing theworld in order to understandhow it works.

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