Evidence-based Policy Making in the Social Sciences: Methods that Matter
- ISBN-10
- 1447329376
- ISBN-13
- 9781447329374
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 276
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-09-29
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Authors
- Mark, Evans, Gerry
Description
This valuable book offers a distinct and critical showcase of emerging forms of discovery for policy-making drawing on the insights of some of the world’s leading authorities in public policy analysis.
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