Politics of Evidence-Based Policy Making

Paul Cairney is Professor of Politics and Public Policy, University of Stirling.  His research interests are in comparative public policy, including: comparisons of policy theories (Understanding Public Policy, 2012); outcomes in different countries (Global Tobacco Control, 2012), and UK and devolved policymaking (Scottish Politics, 2013).

"Cairney carefully and deliberately dispels many EBPM myths. He notes a series of problems which challenge a 'pure' form of EBPM. ... This book is handy for those trying to influence EBPM as it lays out strategies and analytical frameworks to understand the policy making process." (Nicola Searle, The IPKat, ipkitten.blogspot.de, May, 2016)

• Chapter 1. The Science of Policy Making.- Chapter 2. The Role of Evidence in Theories of the Policy Process.- Chapter 3. Health and advocacy: what are the barriers to the use of evidence in policy?.- Chapter 4. Evidence in environmental policy: learning lessons from health?.- Chapter  5. Conclusion: How to Respond to The Limits of Evidence-Based Policy Making.