The Myth of Research-Based Policy and Practice

1st Edition

Martyn Hammersley
eISBN-13: 9781446291719

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Martyn Hammersley′s provocative new text interrogates the complex relationship between research, policymaking and practice, against the background of the evidence-based practice movement. Addressing a series of probing questions, this book reflects on the challenge posed by the idea that social research can directly serve policymaking and practice.</p> <p></p> <p>Key questions explored include:</p> <p>- Is scientific research evidence-based?</p> <p>- What counts as evidence for evidence-based practice?</p> <p>- Is social measurement possible, and is it necessary?</p> <p>- What are the criteria by which qualitative research should be judged?</p> <p></p> <p>The book also discusses the case for action research, the nature of systematic reviews, proposals for interpretive reviews, and the process of qualitative synthesis.</p> <p></p> <p>Highly readable and undeniably relevant, this book is a valuable resource for both academics and professionals involved with research.

ISBNs 1446291715, 9781446291719, 9780857029669, 9780857029669
Language English
Number of Pages 192
Edition 1st