The ivory tower of Babel : why the social sciences are failing to live up to their promises /

Mainstream social science has come under fierce criticism in recent decades for failing to have more impact on public policy. Critics say the social sciences are incapable of generating knowledge that can solve social problems. Others contend that partisan politics and university administrations are...

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Main Author:	Demers, David, 1953-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Algora Pub., [2011]
Subjects:	Social sciences > Philosophy > History. SOCIAL SCIENCE / Methodology. History, Ancient > Philosophy. Social evolution. Social sciences > Philosophy > History. Social sciences > Philosophy. Social Sciences. Social Science. Electronic books.
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