Using Evidence by Sandra M. Nutley; Isabel Walter; Huw T. O. DaviesCall Number: JN 318 N87 2007 (Killam Library)
Publication Date: 2007-03-14
This book, building on the best-selling book "What Works?: Evidence-based policy and practice in public services" (Davies, Nutley and Smith, Policy Press, 2000), combines what is currently know about how research is used in policy development and it can be encouraged and improved. The authors explore a variety of frameworks for understanding how research is used; discuss how research can be assessed; summarize evidence from the fields of education, health care, social care and criminal justice about research use, and discuss the issues that need to be addressed if research is to have greater impact on public policy. The publication is informative for those conducting government research, seeking research funding, public service managers, and students of public policy and management.