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Fantastická data ve veřejné politice a jak je využít
Review of the publication “Fantastic data in public policy and how to use it”

Author(s): Jan Mertl
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Book-Review
Published by: Výzkumný ústav práce a sociálních věcí
Keywords: review;public policy research;methodology;research methods

Summary/Abstract: Review of: Hejzlarová, Eva M. ‒ Mouralová, Magdalena ‒ Štěpánková Štýbrová, Martina (eds.): Fantastická data ve veřejné politice a jak je využít. Praha: Univerzita Karlova, Nakladatelství Karolinum, 2023, 536 pages, ISBN 978-80-246-5561-1. The reviewed book provides a comprehensive overview of the use of various types of data for public policy research purposes. The publication, which contains contributions from experts from various academic fields, connects theoretical concepts with practical examples, which allows readers to form a better understanding of data collection, analysis and application methods. The book focuses on a wide range of types of data, including administrative documents, media outputs and data taken from social media, and offers a detailed insight into the various ethical and practical aspects involved. The review praises the pedagogical value of the publication, its clear structure and accessible language, which is comprehensible even for readers without a deep knowledge of research methods. It thus represents a valuable source of information for academics, professionals and students who wish to learn more about the practical use of data in the field of public policy.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 121-124
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Czech
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