Some reflections on Pawson’s science of evaluation: A realist manifesto
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01/01/2013
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This article examines the evolution of Ray Pawson’s realist theory of evaluation, with a particular focus on his most recent book, Science of Evaluation: A Realist Manifesto. It is not a substitute for reading the original text. Reviews always say less about a book than the book in question. The goal is to provide a broader context for interpretation and an invitation to consider critically the practical import of Pawson’s grand ambitions for a new evaluation science. Like previous writings, this latest call-to-arms will appeal to some quarters of the evaluation community and dismay others. Regardless, evaluators should not remain indifferent. Pawson presents a vigorous, if at times irreverent, argument for advancing evaluation as a realist enterprise. Science of Evaluation deserves to be read and discussed widely. |
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eng |
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SAGE |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30064116/astbury-somereflection-2013.pdf http://doi.org/10.1177/1356389013505039 |
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2013, Sage Publications |
Palavras-Chave | #casual explanation #realist evaluation #science of evaluation #theory-building |
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Journal Article |