Knowledge, Policy and Power in International Development: A Practical Guide (Policy Press Publications (All Titles as Published)) - Softcover

Jones, Harry; Jones, Nicola A.; Shaxson, Louise; Walker, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447300955 ISBN 13: 9781447300953

Publisher: Policy Press, 2012

Synopsis

An illuminating look at the relationship between knowledge, policy, and power, this book scrutinizes the problems that hamper attempts to bring knowledge to bear on policy, such as difficulties in analyzing political contexts, persistent power imbalances between involved parties, ignorance of different types of knowledge, and misconceptions of the role of intermediaries. Most importantly, the authors provide strategies for negotiating this complex terrain, allowing readers to contribute to policy discussions, influence policy change, and implement policies and programs more effectively.

About this title

About the Author:

Harry Jones is a research fellow in the Research and Policy in Development team at the Overseas Development Institute. 

Review:

"This book provides many insights into how researchers and practitioners can work better together in addressing complex policy issues. The conceptual approach is very helpful in making sense of the intersections between knowledge, policy, research and practice, and the book has great value for wider audiences in policy studies and social research." Professor Brian Head, University of Queensland, Australia "Pfeffer describes politics as the study of power in action. This book takes this view seriously and brings an important and new perspective to bear on the knowledge to policy debate." Fred Carden, International Development Research Centre, Canada

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1447300955
• ISBN 13: 9781447300953
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224