Why the Social Sciences Matter

Why the Social Sciences Matter
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Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
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ISBN-13 : 9781137269911
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Book Synopsis Why the Social Sciences Matter by : Jonathan Michie

Download or read book Why the Social Sciences Matter written by Jonathan Michie and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-01-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published with the support of the Academy for Social Sciences, this volume provides an illuminating look at topics of concern to everyone at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Leading social scientists tackle complex questions such as immigration, unemployment, climate change, war, banks in trouble, and an ageing population.


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