First published in 1986, Social Science and Social Policy addresses major questions concerned with the social utility of social science. The book is divided into four parts. The first part considers the place of social science in the policy-making process and criticizes the rational model which gives a central place to analysis. In part two, five different methodologies for policy research are considered: the use of continuous surveys, public opinion polls, social indicators, evaluation research and social experimentations and the use of qualitative methods. The advantages and drawbacks of each are considered with extensive use of examples. In the third part, the role of theory is examined. Particular attention is paid to the issue of health inequality. In part four, general questions are raised about the use and abuse of social science, including questions about how it can be most effectively disseminated to make maximum impact.The book is aimed at a general readership and requires no special methodological expertise. It will appeal particularly to undergraduates and graduate students taking courses in social policy, public policy applied sociology and a range of applied social sciences such as criminology, health studies, education and social work.
Martin I A Bulmer
Social Science and Social Policy [PDF ebook]
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Idioma Inglés ● Formato PDF ● Páginas 348 ● ISBN 9781000508840 ● Editor Martin I A Bulmer ● Editorial Taylor and Francis ● Publicado 2021 ● Descargable 3 veces ● Divisa EUR ● ID 7947989 ● Protección de copia Adobe DRM
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