Research methodology for adaptation policy analysis: embracing the eclectic messy centre

This chapter tackles fundamental issues of research methodology and philosophy of science regarding adaptation policy. Importantly, the authorsdistinguish between research methods and the epistemological and ontological assumptions that underwrite research methodology. First, in terms of methods, th...

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Autores principales: Purdon, Mark, Thornton, Philip K.
Formato: Capítulo de libro
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Edward Elgar Publishing 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101332
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description This chapter tackles fundamental issues of research methodology and philosophy of science regarding adaptation policy. Importantly, the authorsdistinguish between research methods and the epistemological and ontological assumptions that underwrite research methodology. First, in terms of methods, they discuss various quantitative and qualitative policy research approaches _ often associated with exclusive epistemological positions _ which might be combined to produce new insights. Second, drawing on a meta-analysis of the adaptation policy literature, they find that the ontology of current adaptation policy and governance research is dominated by formal institutions whichleaves other salient political factors _ including ideas and interests _ in the shadows. As a path forward, theyargue that research into climate change adaptation policy be deepened to consider state_society relations and historical conditions that make effective public action possible. In practice this means expanding research ontologies beyond formal policy institutions to consider informal institutions, ideas and interests as well as actors involved.
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spelling CGSpace1013322025-02-20T11:27:32Z Research methodology for adaptation policy analysis: embracing the eclectic messy centre Purdon, Mark Thornton, Philip K. climate change agriculture food security This chapter tackles fundamental issues of research methodology and philosophy of science regarding adaptation policy. Importantly, the authorsdistinguish between research methods and the epistemological and ontological assumptions that underwrite research methodology. First, in terms of methods, they discuss various quantitative and qualitative policy research approaches _ often associated with exclusive epistemological positions _ which might be combined to produce new insights. Second, drawing on a meta-analysis of the adaptation policy literature, they find that the ontology of current adaptation policy and governance research is dominated by formal institutions whichleaves other salient political factors _ including ideas and interests _ in the shadows. As a path forward, theyargue that research into climate change adaptation policy be deepened to consider state_society relations and historical conditions that make effective public action possible. In practice this means expanding research ontologies beyond formal policy institutions to consider informal institutions, ideas and interests as well as actors involved. 2019-03-29 2019-05-21T20:43:32Z 2019-05-21T20:43:32Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101332 en Limited Access Edward Elgar Publishing Purdon M, Thornton P. 2019. Research methodology for adaptation policy analysis: embracing the eclectic messy centre. In: Keskitalo ECH, Preston BL, eds. Research Handbook on Climate Change Adaptation Policy. Edward Elgar Publishing Limited. p 157-192.
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Research methodology for adaptation policy analysis: embracing the eclectic messy centre
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title_short Research methodology for adaptation policy analysis: embracing the eclectic messy centre
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topic climate change
agriculture
food security
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