Allman, Phillip
Mind the Gap: Perspectives on Policy Evaluation and the Social Sciences (Comparative Policy Evaluation)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138512221
- author:
- Allman, Phillip
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 254
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.45 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Since its emergence as a distinct field over two decades ago, evaluation has become increasingly integral to public policy. As a result, the number of professionals specializing in this area has grown significantly.
The focus of evaluation has shifted from being tied to an individual's disciplinary background to assessing the value and merit of interventions themselves. This shift has led to a growing demand for specific competencies among evaluators. The field of evaluation has evolved from its origins within social and behavioral sciences to become more closely linked with policy research and analysis, and is now increasingly trans-disciplinary.
This book aims to bridge the gap between evaluation practices and debates in the social and behavioral sciences, highlighting the need for evaluations grounded in social science theory and research. By examining patterns that transcend this gap, it seeks to provide comprehensive insights into the nature of evaluation practice and its relationship with the social scientific disciplines.
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