Science & Social Science

“Are social and behavioral sciences worth supporting?”
International Debate
June 19, 2011

“Are social and behavioral sciences worth supporting?”

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“Is international relations still ‘an American social science’?”
International Debate
June 7, 2011

“Is international relations still ‘an American social science’?”

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“Fighting for the social sciences”
International Debate
May 23, 2011

“Fighting for the social sciences”

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Social science sites of the week
Research
May 12, 2011

Social science sites of the week

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The mental roots of racial prejudice

The mental roots of racial prejudice

Italian researchers find social conservatives tend to attribute more negative qualities to members of a minority group regardless of race, religion or […]

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Has the internet enabled a new type of sex offender?

Has the internet enabled a new type of sex offender?

The nature of internet-based sex offenses is examined in a recent study by Peter Briggs, Walter T. Simon and Stacey Simonsen, published […]

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Connected Histories great new site for social historians

Connected Histories great new site for social historians

Connected Histories. British History resources 1500-1900 Wonderful resource for all students and researchers of British history. Brings together in a single site […]

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In defense of psychoanalysis

In defense of psychoanalysis

There’s no denying that Freud’s theories are deeply embedded in the fabric of modern life. However, as Robert Rowland Smith explores in […]

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Cleanliness cues activate conservative attitudes

Cleanliness cues activate conservative attitudes

New research reported in Miller-McCune magazine finds subtle reminders of cleanliness seem to shift people to the political right. They may not […]

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American medical colleges propose greater focus on social sciences

American medical colleges propose greater focus on social sciences

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has proposed a number of reforms to the MCAT – the standardized test taken by […]

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Useful resources for census research

Useful resources for census research

Sunday was census research day. Here are some recommended resources from the LSE Library for finding out more The BBC has some […]

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Social Science sites of the week

Social Science sites of the week

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – Fukushima Nuclear Accident Update Log The website provides daily updates on the situation from the International […]

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