TY - BOOK AU - Maton,Kenneth I. AU - TI - Influencing social policy: applied psychology serving the public interest T2 - Advances in community psychology SN - 9780199989973 U1 - 306.019 23 PY - 2017/// CY - Oxford ; New York : PB - Oxford University Press, KW - Social policy KW - Psychology, Applied KW - Psychological aspects KW - Social aspects N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 349 -371 and index; 1. Psychologists in the Social Policy Arena --; 2. Psychologists in the Policy Arena: Policy Process, Use of Research, Vantage Points, Methods, and Skills --; 3. University Faculty in the Policy Arena --; 4. Psychologists Working in Intermediary Organizations --; 5. Psychologists Working as Policy Insiders --; 6. Policy-Relevant Research: Characteristics and Pathways to Policy Influence --; 7. Policy Journeys: Multiple Involvements, Distinctive Aspects, and Influences --; 8. Policy Failures and Defeats, Barriers and Challenges, and Lessons Learned --; 9. Conclusions and Future Directions -- ER -