Contracting for knowledge.
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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| Language: | English |
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San Francisco,
Jossey-Bass,
1973.
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| Edition: | [1st ed.]. |
| Series: | Jossey-Bass behavioral science series.
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Table of Contents:
- Part 1: The professional community: political and ethical concerns
- Social scientists' politics
- Public policy and professional associations
- Professional ethics and associations
- Part 2: Knowledge for hire
- Public responsibility of intellectuals
- What research is needed?
- Program evaluation
- Location of research
- Freedom to publish
- Quality of sponsored research
- Part 4: Uses of social knowledge
- "Utilizing" social research
- Organizing knowledge and advice
- Uncertainty and belief.