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UNINA9910140183303321 |
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Evidence and evaluation in social policy / / edited by Ian Greener and Bent Greve |
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Malden, Massachusetts : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2014 |
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1-118-81651-X |
1-118-81653-6 |
1-118-81648-X |
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1 online resource (161 p.) |
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Broadening Perspectives in Social Policy |
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Social policy - Evaluation |
Social planning - Evaluation |
Public welfare - Evaluation |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. |
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Cover; Title page; Copyright page; CONTENTS; List of Contributors; Introduction: Evidence and Evaluation in Social Policy; References; 1: Trials and Tribulations: The 'Use' (and 'Misuse') of Evidence in Public Policy; Introduction; Public Policy for Development: The Rise of Behavioural Economics; Welfare Transformed: 'Workfare' States in the Developed World; Arguments Concerning the 'Use' and 'Misuse' of Evidence and Evaluation; Discussion; Acknowledgements; Notes; References; 2: Understanding the Influence of Evidence in Public Health Policy: What Can We Learn from the 'Tobacco Wars'? |
IntroductionFour Ways of Understanding the UK's 'Tobacco Wars'; Concluding Discussion; Acknowledgements; References; 3: Caught in the Same Frame? The Language of Evidence-based Policy in Debates about the Australian Government 'Intervention' into Northern Territory Aboriginal Communities; Introduction; Critiques of Evidence-based Policy Discourse; Evidence as Knowledge in the Intervention; Evidence as Politics in the Intervention; Evidence-based Policy as a Critical |
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Framework? Limitations and Risks; Conclusion: Alternative Strategies; Notes; References |
4: A Systematic Review of Comparative Studies of Attitudes to Social PolicyIntroduction; Systematic Review; Illustration of Strengths and Weaknesses: The Attitude Survey Study; A Demonstration of the Value of Systematic Review in Social Science and of the Issues of Quality and Bias; Conclusions; Appendix 1; Appendix 2: Search Strategy; References; 5: Public Opinion and Policy-making; Introduction; Overview of the Evidence; Uncertainties in the Data; Dealing with Uncertainty; Evidence for Policy; Acknowledgement; Notes; References |
6: Obstacles to Evidence-based Policy-making in the EU Enlargement Countries: The Case of Skills PoliciesIntroduction; The Origins of Evidence-based Policy-making; The Policy Process in Transition Economies; The Policy Process in the EU Enlargement Countries; International Agencies and Skills Policy in the Western Balkans; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; Notes; References; 7: Understanding Employment Barriers for Lone Parents in Great Britain: Research Gaps and Missed Opportunities; Evidence and Policy-making; Aims and Objectives |
Research on Lone Parents not in Work under the Previous Labour GovernmentWhat Do We Know about Lone Parents not in Work after 13 Years of Research?; What Went Wrong?; The Role of Research and Researchers; Lessons for Evidence-based Policy-making; By Way of Conclusion: Why it Matters . . .; References; 8: Putting the Research Boot on the Policymakers' Foot: Can Participatory Approaches Change the Relationship between Policymakers and Evaluation?; Introduction; The Policy Process, Social Science and Politics; Participatory Research Approaches and Politics |
A Case Study Example: Self-evaluation by Politicians in Local Government |
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By examining the role of evidence in social policymaking and the extent of its influence, Evidence and Evaluation in Social Policy delves deeply into one of the central questions of the field for the last 20 years. Chronicles the trend towards evidence-based policy over the last decadeAssesses the ways in which scarce resources can best be used for the best care, particularly in times of austerityDescribes methodological innovation, the ways in which researchers and politicians are working together effectively, and suggestions for future improvement< |
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UNINA9910146412203321 |
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Sholl David S |
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Density functional theory [[electronic resource] ] : a practical introduction / / David S. Sholl and Jan Steckel |
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Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2009 |
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1-118-21104-9 |
1-282-13728-X |
9786612137280 |
0-470-44771-0 |
0-470-44770-2 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (252 p.) |
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Density functionals |
Mathematical physics |
Quantum chemistry |
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DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY; CONTENTS; Preface; 1 What Is Density Functional Theory?; 1.1 How to Approach This Book; 1.2 Examples of DFT in Action; 1.2.1 Ammonia Synthesis by Heterogeneous Catalysis; 1.2.2 Embrittlement of Metals by Trace Impurities; 1.2.3 Materials Properties for Modeling Planetary Formation; 1.3 The Schrödinger Equation; 1.4 Density Functional Theory-From Wave Functions to Electron Density; 1.5 Exchange-Correlation Functional; 1.6 The Quantum Chemistry Tourist; 1.6.1 Localized and Spatially Extended Functions; 1.6.2 Wave-Function-Based Methods; 1.6.3 Hartree-Fock Method |
1.6.4 Beyond Hartree-Fock1.7 What Can DFT Not Do?; 1.8 Density Functional Theory in Other Fields; 1.9 How to Approach This Book (Revisited); References; Further Reading; 2 DFT Calculations for Simple Solids; 2.1 Periodic Structures, Supercells, and Lattice Parameters; 2.2 Face-Centered Cubic Materials; 2.3 Hexagonal Close-Packed Materials; 2.4 Crystal Structure Prediction; 2.5 Phase Transformations; Exercises; |
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Further Reading; Appendix Calculation Details; 3 Nuts and Bolts of DFT Calculations; 3.1 Reciprocal Space and k Points; 3.1.1 Plane Waves and the Brillouin Zone |
3.1.2 Integrals in k Space3.1.3 Choosing k Points in the Brillouin Zone; 3.1.4 Metals-Special Cases in k Space; 3.1.5 Summary of k Space; 3.2 Energy Cutoffs; 3.2.1 Pseudopotentials; 3.3 Numerical Optimization; 3.3.1 Optimization in One Dimension; 3.3.2 Optimization in More than One Dimension; 3.3.3 What Do I Really Need to Know about Optimization?; 3.4 DFT Total Energies-An Iterative Optimization Problem; 3.5 Geometry Optimization; 3.5.1 Internal Degrees of Freedom; 3.5.2 Geometry Optimization with Constrained Atoms; 3.5.3 Optimizing Supercell Volume and Shape; Exercises; References |
Further ReadingAppendix Calculation Details; 4 DFT Calculations for Surfaces of Solids; 4.1 Importance of Surfaces; 4.2 Periodic Boundary Conditions and Slab Models; 4.3 Choosing k Points for Surface Calculations; 4.4 Classification of Surfaces by Miller Indices; 4.5 Surface Relaxation; 4.6 Calculation of Surface Energies; 4.7 Symmetric and Asymmetric Slab Models; 4.8 Surface Reconstruction; 4.9 Adsorbates on Surfaces; 4.9.1 Accuracy of Adsorption Energies; 4.10 Effects of Surface Coverage; Exercises; References; Further Reading; Appendix Calculation Details |
5 DFT Calculations of Vibrational Frequencies5.1 Isolated Molecules; 5.2 Vibrations of a Collection of Atoms; 5.3 Molecules on Surfaces; 5.4 Zero-Point Energies; 5.5 Phonons and Delocalized Modes; Exercises; Reference; Further Reading; Appendix Calculation Details; 6 Calculating Rates of Chemical Processes Using Transition State Theory; 6.1 One-Dimensional Example; 6.2 Multidimensional Transition State Theory; 6.3 Finding Transition States; 6.3.1 Elastic Band Method; 6.3.2 Nudged Elastic Band Method; 6.3.3 Initializing NEB Calculations; 6.4 Finding the Right Transition States |
6.5 Connecting Individual Rates to Overall Dynamics |
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Demonstrates how anyone in math, science, and engineering can master DFT calculations Density functional theory (DFT) is one of the most frequently used computational tools for studying and predicting the properties of isolated molecules, bulk solids, and material interfaces, including surfaces. Although the theoretical underpinnings of DFT are quite complicated, this book demonstrates that the basic concepts underlying the calculations are simple enough to be understood by anyone with a background in chemistry, physics, engineering, or mathematics. The authors show how the widespread |
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UNICASSBL0441902 |
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Occhiocupo, Nicola |
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Il segretariato generale della Presidenza della Repubblica / Nicola Occhiocupo |
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Pubblicazioni della Facoltà di giurisprudenza / Università di Parma ; 30 |
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In testa al front.: Universita di Parma. Pubblicazioni della Facolta di Giurisprudenza. |
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UNINA9910146731403321 |
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The Lahore journal of economics / / Lahore School of Economics |
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Lahore, Pakistan, : The School |
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Descrizione fisica |
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Economic history |
Economic policy |
Wirtschaftswissenschaft |
Pakistan |
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Pakistan Economic conditions Periodicals |
Pakistan Economic policy Periodicals |
Pakistan |
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