Building Better Social Programs: How Evidence Is Transforming Public Policy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780190945572)

Evidence-based policymaking has, in recent decades, become a focus of program innovation in social care that engages foundations, universities, and state and federal governments. Rigorous research, epitomized by Randomized Controlled Trials, has become the benchmark for demonstrating efficacy and efficiency in social programming. Building Better Social Programs situates evidence-based policymaking with respect to the welfare state, describes key organizations driving the evidence-based movement, and proposes innovations designed to extend benefits to the working class. In addition to providing case studies of cost-effective programs delivering positive outcomes, this volume will include interviews with luminaries who have propelled the evidence-based policy movement. It serves as essential reading for faculty, graduate students, program managers, and foundation program officers.

Author: David Stoesz
ISBN-10: 0190945575
ISBN-13: 9780190945572
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2020
Pages: 346
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2020