the role of social research in politics, policy and practice Byrne, D. S. (David S.) 1947- creator text Bristol Portland, OR Policy Press 2011 monographic eng

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iv, 234 p. ; 24 cm. The methodological foundations of applied social science -- Constructing evidence: the development of knowledge which is to be applied -- Surveying the social world: assembling knowledge as a basis for action -- Evaluating: determining the worth of social interventions -- Legitimating: the selective use of social science in justifying policy and practice -- Consulting: the role of social research in relation to new modes of governance -- Modelling: representing the world in order to understand how it works -- Acting -- The Academy and beyond: applied social research in the real world -- Concluding. David Byrne. Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-221) and index. Social sciences Research Social policy Research H62 .B976 2011 9781847424501 (pbk.) 1847424503 (pbk.) 9781847424518 (hardcover) 1847424511 (hardcover) UKM 221229 20221229111115.0