Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
130
Language
English
Published
Jun 15, 2009
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Edition
1
ISBN-10
0470521694
ISBN-13
9780470521694
Description
This insightful work explores the complex landscape of environmental program and policy evaluation, tackling the methodological challenges that often hinder effective assessment. The authors delve into the various approaches utilized in evaluating policies aimed at environmental sustainability and conservation, drawing upon their expertise to illuminate the obstacles faced by practitioners in the field.
By combining rigorous research with practical case studies, the book offers a comprehensive overview of existing evaluation frameworks while proposing innovative solutions. The authors emphasize the importance of robust methodologies that not only address current shortcomings but also enhance the validity and reliability of evaluations in real-world contexts. Their discussions focus on the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that diverse perspectives are integrated into the evaluation process.
Throughout the narrative, the authors encourage a more thoughtful consideration of the practices used to measure the impact of environmental initiatives. By addressing both theoretical and practical dimensions, this work serves as an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to improve their evaluative efforts in the ever-evolving field of environmental policy.
By combining rigorous research with practical case studies, the book offers a comprehensive overview of existing evaluation frameworks while proposing innovative solutions. The authors emphasize the importance of robust methodologies that not only address current shortcomings but also enhance the validity and reliability of evaluations in real-world contexts. Their discussions focus on the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that diverse perspectives are integrated into the evaluation process.
Throughout the narrative, the authors encourage a more thoughtful consideration of the practices used to measure the impact of environmental initiatives. By addressing both theoretical and practical dimensions, this work serves as an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to improve their evaluative efforts in the ever-evolving field of environmental policy.
Genres
Contemporary