Studying education and social policy: theoretical concepts and research methods
Heck, R.H.
Studying education and social policy: theoretical concepts and research methods - New Jersey Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers 2004 - xxv, 381p.
This book introduces beginning researchers to the study of educational and social policy, how it has been examined from a scholarly perspective and the issues to consider in conceptualising and carrying out policy research. Reveals issues and challenges that are related to the study of the policy process with chapters on federalism and policymaking. Examines various conceptual frameworks and theories for the study of policy with chapters on political culture and policymaking. Looks at research methods for studying policy and presents several issues for further consideration in carrying out policy research.
0-8058-4461-9
Education|Public Policy|Research
H 97 .H43 2004
Studying education and social policy: theoretical concepts and research methods - New Jersey Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers 2004 - xxv, 381p.
This book introduces beginning researchers to the study of educational and social policy, how it has been examined from a scholarly perspective and the issues to consider in conceptualising and carrying out policy research. Reveals issues and challenges that are related to the study of the policy process with chapters on federalism and policymaking. Examines various conceptual frameworks and theories for the study of policy with chapters on political culture and policymaking. Looks at research methods for studying policy and presents several issues for further consideration in carrying out policy research.
0-8058-4461-9
Education|Public Policy|Research
H 97 .H43 2004