| Evaluation for the Real World: The Impact of Evidence in Policy Making Contributor(s): Palfrey, Colin (Author), Thomas, Paul (Author), Phillips, Ceri (Author) |
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ISBN: 1847429149 ISBN-13: 9781847429148 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $50.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - General |
| Dewey: 352.33 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 9.1" (0.80 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Evaluation research findings should be a key element of the policy-making process, yet in reality they are often disregarded. This valuable book examines the development of evaluation and its impact on public policy by analysing evaluation frameworks and criteria which are available when evaluating public policies and services. It further examines the nature of evidence and its use and non-use by decision-makers and assesses the work of influential academics in the USA and UK in the context of evaluation and policy making. The book emphasises the 'real world' of decision-makers in the public sector and recognises how political demands and economic pressures can affect the decisions of those who commission evaluation research while providing recommendations for policymakers on adopting a different approach to evaluation. This is essential reading for under-graduate and post-graduate students of policy analysis and public sector management, and those who are involved in the planning and evaluation of public policies and services. |
Contributor Bio(s): Palfrey, Colin: - Colin Palfrey has worked for a number of local UK authorities and several universities. Phillips, Ceri: -Ceri Phillips is professor of health economics and head of research at the School of Human and Health Sciences at Swansea University. Thomas, Paul: - Paul Thomas is Professor of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales, Sydney, and Director of the Studio for Transdisciplinary Arts Research. |