Impact and Value of Social Science
Social science research provides impactful outcomes to the economy
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Category: Social Science Quotes
The Science of Compassion
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Computational Social Science
This week’s social science quote comes from Kim L. Boyer, Interim Dean of the University of Albany’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
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Telling the Story of Income Inequality
“I remember looking at one of the household surveys that World Bank produced, and it was saying this many people in an age group have an ‘improved pit latrine. I started thinking, I understand the numbers, but do I really … Continue reading Telling the Story of Income Inequality
Social Science and Public Policy
Do you agree with this assessment of social science by an economist and quantitative sociologist?
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Sociology of Paris Attacks
Sociologist Dr Saskia Sassen contextualises national responses to the Paris attacks:
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Social Science Aiding the Future
Postgraduate students discuss how social science can improve the future
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Culture is Important in Capitalist Business
Continue reading “Culture is Important in Capitalist Business”“Even at the heart of capitalist business, culture is important. A purely strategic approach isn’t sustainable.”
Social Science of Youth
“The secret message communicated to most young people today by the society around them is that they are not needed, that the society will run itself quite nicely until they – at some distant point in the future – will … Continue reading Social Science of Youth
Empathy in Youth Work
Continue reading “Empathy in Youth Work”“Empathy is vital in understanding the needs and issues facing young people, and it is important to recognise the potential they have.”
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