Author:
Omobowale Ayokunle Olumuyiwa,Akanle Olayinka,Busari Dauda
Abstract
AbstractThis chapter presents and discusses the social science basis of public policy. It briefly presents the history, epistemological thoughts (theories) and science of public policy, disciplinary paradigms and influences on public policy and cross-disciplinary dimensions in social science-oriented public policy.
Funder
Partnership for African Social & Governance Research
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
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