{"product_id":"putting-social-science-to-work-the-ground-between-theory-and-use-explored-through-case-studies-in-organisations-paperback-9780521378482","title":"Putting Social Science to Work; The Ground between Theory and Use Explored through Case Studies in Organisations (Paperback) 9780521378482","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePutting Social Science to Work\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Ground between Theory and Use Explored through Case Studies in Organisations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe authors examine various issues in the use of theories, methods and findings in fourteen case studies in Britain and Germany.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLisl Klein (Author), Ken Eason (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521378482, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 18 February 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.43 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn this book, first published in 1991, Lisl Klein and Ken Eason look at the various issues involved when attempts are made to make use of the theories, methods and findings of the social sciences in practical affairs. They consider how human and social considerations may be successfully integrated with technical and economic ones in the design and development of organisations and work. Their study is both empirical and theoretical. Its core is the examination of fourteen case studies from manufacturing and service organisations in Britain and Germany. The book concludes with a discussion of what contributes to a successful practice. Its findings will be invaluable to all social scientists interested in the application of their disciplines as well as to potential clients in the world of business and industry.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of figures\u003cbr\u003e Preface: why bother?\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e List of abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Issues in Social Science Utilisation: 2. Issues of content: the use of knowledge and the dynamics of action\u003cbr\u003e 3. A framework for diagnosis\u003cbr\u003e 4. A practical profession\u003cbr\u003e Part II. An Empirical Study of Social Science Utilisation: 5. The research programme\u003cbr\u003e 6. Cases in organisational structure and policy\u003cbr\u003e 7. Cases in technical systems development\u003cbr\u003e 8. Cases in behavioural change\/problem-solving for specific groups\u003cbr\u003e 9. Cases in behavioural change\/development for management\u003cbr\u003e 10. The content and process of social science utilisation\u003cbr\u003e 11. What supports and hinders social science utilisation\u003cbr\u003e 12. Five practitioners\u003cbr\u003e 13. The work of the Commission for Economic and Social Change in Germany\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Discussion: 14. A collaborative venture\u003cbr\u003e 15. Elements of practice\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46007155589400,"sku":"9780521378482","price":29.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521378482i_a2100268-0167-4119-b22b-1b122629740a.jpg?v=1691376059","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/putting-social-science-to-work-the-ground-between-theory-and-use-explored-through-case-studies-in-organisations-paperback-9780521378482","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}