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Social science : a very short introduction

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Very short introductions ; 764Publication details: New York : Oxford University Press, ©2024Description: xxii, 132 p. ; 18 cmISBN:
  • 9780192871824
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 300 BET-S
Contents:
1. What is Social Science?
2. Doing Social Science
3. Theories and Concepts
4. Methods and Methodologies
5. How Social Science Can Change the World
6. The Future of Social Science
Summary: This Very Short Introduction offers an accessible overview of social science, explaining how methods and theory from different disciplines can be applied and combined to address major global challenges. It aims to equip students, scholars, and practitioners to analyse, interpret, and undertake social science research. Drawing upon inspiring examples, it shows how social scientists can have real-world impact and change the world for the better.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. What is Social Science?

2. Doing Social Science

3. Theories and Concepts

4. Methods and Methodologies

5. How Social Science Can Change the World

6. The Future of Social Science

This Very Short Introduction offers an accessible overview of social science, explaining how methods and theory from different disciplines can be applied and combined to address major global challenges. It aims to equip students, scholars, and practitioners to analyse, interpret, and undertake social science research. Drawing upon inspiring examples, it shows how social scientists can have real-world impact and change the world for the better.

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