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Study of the value and limitations of government-sponsored (government policy) social research in the USA - covers issues relating to the social role and objectivity of social scientists, the position of universitys and research centres, public investment implications in relation to the quality prod...

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Main Author: Orlans, Harold, 1921-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, Jossey-Bass, 1973.
Edition:[1st ed.].
Series:Jossey-Bass behavioral science series.
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Summary:Study of the value and limitations of government-sponsored (government policy) social research in the USA - covers issues relating to the social role and objectivity of social scientists, the position of universitys and research centres, public investment implications in relation to the quality produced, etc., and includes political aspects and social implications. Bibliography pp. 263 to 277.
Physical Description:xvi, 286 pages 24 cm
Also issued online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-277).
ISBN:0875891586
9780875891583
9780875801568
0875801560