New directions in evidence-based policy research: a critical analysis of the literature

Health Research Policy and Systems - Tập 12 Số 1 - 2014
Kathryn Oliver1, Theo Lorenc2, Simon Innvær3
1School of Social Sciences, University of Manchester, Bridgeford Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
2Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP), University College London, 66-72 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, UK
3Faculty of Social Sciences, Oslo University College, P.O Box 1084, Blindern, 0317, OSLO, Norway

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