Applying social science The role of social research in politics, policy and practice /
Byrne, D. S.(David S.),1947-author.
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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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.
Description based on print version record.
Social policy research (Title)
Social policy research.
Social sciences
POLITICAL SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCE
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Social sciences