Author

Publication

2016-01-22 - Palgrave Macmillan

Language

English

Word Count

22,500 words, Guess

Page Count

90 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCHM401-1281B63HM706HM

Description

The social sciences have a legitimacy problem in the modern world. The natural sciences are viewed as 'proper science' by journalists and policy-makers because they discover 'truths', make money, and help governments solve problems. In turn, defenders of the social sciences borrow the language of instrumentality, profit and policy impact. Karl Spracklen, by contrast, makes the moral case for the social sciences, arguing that they are a necessary social good capable of fighting inequality and revealing the workings of hegemonic power.

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Other Editions

  • Making the Moral Case for Social Sciences: Stemming the TideHardcoverPalgrave Macmillan2016-01-22

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