Communication

Weekly Overview of Social Science News

By Lorna McConville
April 8, 2013 725

Is “social science” an oxymoron? Will that ever change?
Scientific American (blog)

More widows than widowers: study
Sun.Star

I’m a scientist. A social scientist. Please opine on the validity of my discipline
Southern Fried Science

‘Organisations need to do more in social development’
Pak

Values are at the heart of social science: John Brewer | News
www.timeshighereducation.co.uk

Social science panel on climate change is needed says researcher
yubanet.com

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