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Social science sites of the week

By ALISS | Published: April 19, 2013

In the news this week. The Funeral of Baroness Thatcher. Full version still available to download on BBC iplayer. until 24th April. On this topic more on history of prime minister funerals The BBC has a quick snapshot of funerals from Pitt to Heath The Economist explains the definition of a state funeral. UCL Constitution Unit [...]

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social science sites of the week

By ALISS | Published: April 5, 2013

In the news this week see the new classification of social class and our other related class resources. United Nations historic global arms treaty This week the Guardian reported on the historic vote in the General Assembly. Find out more about the UN’s work in this area by consulting the website of the UNODA Department [...]

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We Aren’t the World

By Pacific-Standard Magazine | Published: March 13, 2013

Joe Henrich and his colleagues are shaking the foundations of psychology and economics—and hoping to change the way social scientists think about human behavior and culture.

In praise of Sociology! Speech by Pierre Bourdieu

By ssseditor | Published: March 7, 2013

In the February edition of Sociology, a previously unpublished translation of a speech given by Pierre Bourdieu. Here is an excerpt and introduction.

Sarah Franklin on the Sociology of Reproductive Technology

By Social Science Bites | Published: March 1, 2013

New technologies have dramatically changed choices around reproduction. Sarah Franklin, Professor of Sociology at Cambridge University, discusses her research

Science, Advocacy and Anthropology

By American Anthropological Association (AAA) | Published: February 22, 2013

Contrary to some loudly voiced claims, both advocacy and science are (and long have been) at the core of our discipline.

Social science sites of the week

By ALISS | Published: January 4, 2013

Happy New year! Time to set your new year resolutions. the American Psychoplogical Association website has a section on will power and new year resolutions which makes interesting reading. If losing wight is your main aim try the National Library of Medicine (USA) advice. NHS advice for consumers. For a more medical addproach NHS Evidence has [...]

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Big Data: Benefit to Society, or Drowning in a Data Deluge?

By SAGE | Published: November 12, 2012

With larger data sets offering researchers the potential to look at more subtle interactions, big data is becoming increasingly valuable to social sciences, yet challenges remain.

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