Handbook of Social Policy Evaluation

Edited by Bent Greve, Professor in Social Science, Department of Social Sciences and Business, University of Roskilde, Denmark

This Handbook uses methodologies and cases to discover how and when to evaluate social policy, and looks at the possible impacts of evaluation on social policy decisions. The contributors present a detailed analysis on how to conduct social policy evaluation, how to be aware of pitfalls and dilemmas and how to use evidence effectively.

‘This is an interesting “how to” guide to social policy evaluation, presenting a range of discussions of methodologies, applications to social policy and detailed case studies.’
– Jason Lowther, Taylor & Francis Online

“这本书是另外一个有用的tion to the library of works relating to evaluation. It embraces a range of approaches that can be employed in undertaking evaluations, delivers a breadth of methodologies, depending on context and constituencies, and provides a wide selection of applications that will be helpful to new entrants in the field of evaluation and also to experienced practitioners.’
– Ceri J. Phillips, Swansea University, UK

‘This is an important collection that carefully and critically explores the challenges researchers face in conducting social policy evaluation and gives clear guidance on the full range of different approaches along with practical examples of their use. It should be essential reading for anyone trying to evaluate social policy.’
Ian Greener, University of Strathclyde, UK