Cover Image

The impact of the social sciences : how academics and their research make a difference /

Show other versions (1)

Based on a three year research project studying the impact of academics on business, government and civil society sectors, this groundbreaking book undertakes the most thorough analysis yet of how academic research in the social sciences achieves public policy impacts, contributes to economic prospe...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Bastow, Simon (Author), Dunleavy, Patrick (Author), Tinkler, Jane (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles : SAGE, [2016]
Subjects:
Social sciences > Research.
Social sciences > Research > Political aspects.
Social sciences > Research > Social aspects.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Based on a three year research project studying the impact of academics on business, government and civil society sectors, this groundbreaking book undertakes the most thorough analysis yet of how academic research in the social sciences achieves public policy impacts, contributes to economic prosperity, and informs public understanding of policy issues.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (colour)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781473921511 (ebook) :