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

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Author / Creator:Byrne, D. S. (David S.), 1947-
Imprint:Bristol ; Portland, OR : Policy Press, 2011.
Description:iv, 234 p. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8367240
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ISBN:9781847424501 (pbk.)
1847424503 (pbk.)
9781847424518 (hardcover)
1847424511 (hardcover)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 209-221) and index.
Summary:Social research is certainly engaged in the construction of evidence, but it also plays a crucial role in a range of other governance processes. All of these processes are dealt with in this book.

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