Making the Moral Case for Social Sciences: Stemming the Tide

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The social sciences have a legitimacy problem in the modern world. The natural sciences are viewed as 'proper science' by journalists and policy-makers because they discover 'truths', make money, and help governments solve problems. In turn, defenders of the social sciences borrow the language of instrumentality, profit and policy impact. Karl Spracklen, by contrast, makes the moral case for the social sciences, arguing that they are a necessary social good capable of fighting inequality and revealing the workings of hegemonic power. Read more

ISBN10 1137577908
ISBN13 978-1137577900
Edition 1st ed. 2015
Language English
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions 5.5 x 0.38 x 8.5 inches
Item Weight 9.6 ounces
Print length 96 pages
Publication date December 3, 2015

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