1st Edition
Evaluating Social Programs and Problems Visions for the New Millennium
230 Pages
by
Routledge
230 Pages
by
Routledge
230 Pages
by
Routledge
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Today's evaluators are being challenged to help design and evaluate social programs intended to prevent and ameliorate complex social problems in a variety of settings, including schools, communities, and not-for-profit and for-profit organizations. Drawing upon the knowledge and experience of world-renowned evaluators, the goal of this new book is to provide the most up-to-date theorizing about... Read more
Contents: S.I. Donaldson, M. Scriven, Preface. Part I: Introduction. S.I. Donaldson, M. Scriven, Diverse Visions for Evaluation in the New Millennium: Should We Integrate or Embrace Diversity? Part II: Visions for Evaluating Social Programs and Problems. M. Scriven, Evaluation in the New Millennium: The Transdisciplinary Vision. J.S. Wholey, Improving Performance and Accountability: Responding to Emerging Management Challenges. D. Fetterman, Empowerment Evaluation Strikes a Responsive Cord. Y.S. Lincoln, Fourth Generation Evaluation in the New Millennium. D.M. Mertens, The Inclusive View of Evaluation: Visions for the New Millennium. S.I. Donaldson, Theory-Driven Program Evaluation in the New Millennium. Part III: Reactions & Alternative Visions. W.D. Crano, Theory-Driven Evaluation and Construct Validity. E.P. Thomas, Evaluating Social Programs and Problems: A Discussant's View. B.L. Guzmán, Examining the Role of Cultural Competency in Program Evaluation: Visions for New Millennium Evaluators. M.M. Mark, Toward an Integrative View of the Theory and Practice of Program and Policy Evaluation.
Biography
Stewart I. Donaldson, Michael Scriven
"This book contains a wealth of ideas that are useful for teachers, scholars, and students...It is very informative, thought-provoking, and highly recommended reading."
—Evaluation and Program Planning
