Social policy and social programs : a method for the practical public policy analyst / Donald E. Chambers, Kenneth R. Wedel.

"This practical text explores the basics of social policy and program analysis, including how to design new programs or evaluate and improve upon existing ones. It provides readers with the criteria for judging the effectiveness of current programs and outlines methods for analyzing social serv...

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Main Author: Chambers, Donald E.
Other Authors: Wedel, Kenneth R.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston : Allyn & Bacon/Pearson, [2009]
Edition:Fifth edition.
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