Known knowns, known unknowns, unknown unknowns: the predicament of evidence-based policy
R Pawson, G Wong, L Owen - American Journal of …, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
The authors present a case study examining the potential for policies to be “evidence-
based.” To what extent is it possible to say that a decision to implement a complex social …
based.” To what extent is it possible to say that a decision to implement a complex social …
[HTML][HTML] Policy guidance on threats to legislative interventions in public health: a realist synthesis
G Wong, R Pawson, L Owen - BMC public health, 2011 - Springer
Background Legislation is one of the most powerful weapons for improving population
health and is often used by policy and decision makers. Little research exists to guide them …
health and is often used by policy and decision makers. Little research exists to guide them …
Fathers: locating smoking and masculinity in the postpartum
Many fathers mitigate the harm of their smoking by physically separating their smoking from
their children and child care activities. The aim of this study was to empirically locate …
their children and child care activities. The aim of this study was to empirically locate …
Public Opinion and Policy‐making
R Pawson, G Wong - Evidence and Evaluation in Social Policy, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Summary CURRENT ISSUES IN CHINA 5. Zhu Rongji Might Be Right: Understanding the
Mechanism of Fast Economic Development in China Jun Zhang Understanding the …
Mechanism of Fast Economic Development in China Jun Zhang Understanding the …