124 Pages
by
Routledge
124 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 1985, this book investigates, through real cases, whether independently funded research which was intended to solve social problems has had the desired effect. It also inquires whether civil servants believe that research has a part to play in the formulation of policy. The researcher’s time scale is long and the policy maker’s is short. Does this conflict always mean that... Read more
1.Is There Anybody Listening? 2. The ESRC and the Foundations 3. Research Management in Government 4. Interaction Between Research and Policy 5. Disappointed Hopes 6. Three Perspectives on Research 7. Research Models: Insiders, Gadflies, Limestone.
Biography
Patricia Thomas was Deputy Director of the Nuffield Foundation.
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