Palgrave Macmillan - Why the social sciences matter

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Edited by Jonathan Michie and Cary Cooper, and published by Palgrave Macmillan, 'Why the Social Sciences Matter' is a collection of essays by social scientists at the cutting-edge of their respective research fields. 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. The book takes a considered look at these problems, and considers possible solutions. It illuminates why a social scientific understanding gives us a grasp on a topic that would not be provided by those working in the fields of science, humanities or the arts; in other words, this book makes plain what is distinctive and thus invaluable about a social science perspective. Find out more: http://www.palgrave.com/page/detail/why-the-social-sciences-matter-jonathan-michie/?K=9781137269904 This video was filmed at an event on the impact of social science on the climate change debate, held in March 2014 at Palgrave Macmillan's London offices. Our thanks go to all the interviewees who agreed to take part.