Oxford University Press

Ken Hammond has been an influential figure in the study of decision making; with this book, he aims to show why mistaken judgments happen, how to make better decisions, and how to understand the thought modes operating in the political process....

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This volume provides valuable insight into research practice and the factors involved in putting research findings to use. Researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and advocates concerned with promoting effective policy and practice will find it a vital aid in understanding how to apply knowledge to the real world and bring about in ways that can...