Acknowledgments.

The Authors.

Introduction: The Promise and Risks of Using Program Theory.

PART ONE Key Ideas in Program Theory.

Chapter 1: The Essence of Program Theory.

Chapter 2: Variations of Program Theory over Time.

Chapter 3: Common Myths and Traps.

PART TWO Assessing Your Circumstances.

Chapter 4: Scoping Intended Uses.

Chapter 5: The Nature of the Situation and the Intervention.

PAR T T H R E E Developing and Representing Program Theory.

Chapter 6: Processes to Identify or Develop a Program Theory.

Chapter 7: Developing a Theory of Change.

Chapter 8: Developing a Theory of Action.

Chapter 9: Representing Program Theory.

Chapter 10: Critiquing Program Theory.

PART FOUR Resources for Developing Program Theory.

Chapter 11: Some Research-Based Theories of Change.

Chapter 12: Some Common Program Archetypes.

Chapter 13: Logic Models Resources.

PA R T F I V E Using Program Theory for Monitoring and Evaluation.

Chapter 14: Developing a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.

Chapter 15: Causal Inference.

Chapter 16: Synthesis and Reporting.

F I G U R E S, TA B L E S, A N D E X H I B I T S.

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