{"product_id":"social-science-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","title":"Social Science: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexander Betts\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSocial science is the study of human behaviour. It offers the tools to understand and explain people's choices and actions, and how they live together in communities. With insights from social science, organisations and individuals may be persuaded to change their behaviour, making a difference in addressing societal challenges, from climate change to fighting pandemics and alleviating poverty. Social science can offer us the answers to key questions, such as why do some people gamble, eat unhealthy foods, or hold racist beliefs? How do families allocate household tasks, raise children effectively, or manage grief? How do companies weigh profit against environment sustainability, decide to invest in innovation, or adopt policies to address unequal pay between women and men? Why do countries sign international treaties, commit human rights atrocities, or transition from authoritarianism to democracy? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTaking an interdisciplinary approach, this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e offers an accessible overview of social science, explaining how methods and theory from different disciplines can be applied and combined to address major global challenges. It aims to equip students, scholars, and practitioners to analyse, interpret, and undertake social science research. Drawing upon inspiring examples, it shows how social scientists can have real-world impact and change the world for the better. It unpacks cutting-edge themes such as behavioural science, human data science, and the ways in which social science can work collaboratively with the natural sciences and humanities. It offers a vision for the future of social science that is interdisciplinary, inclusive, and impactful. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions \u003c\/em\u003eseries from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexander Betts, \u003cem\u003eProfessor of Forced Migration and International Affairs, University of Oxford\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlexander Betts is Professor of Forced Migration and International Affairs at the University of Oxford. He was the Associate Head of the Social Sciences Division. He is an interdisciplinary social scientist whose research focuses on refugees and migration. His books include \u003cem\u003eThe Wealth of Refugees: How Displaced People Can Build Economies\u003c\/em\u003e (Oxford University Press, 2021). He was awarded the Economic and Social Research Council's Outstanding International Impact Prize, and is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Science.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 6.93 x 4.46 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 27, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461596496050,"sku":"9780192871824","price":14.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/bcf2b610445cb3077f44813be950826f.webp?v=1778952538","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/social-science-a-very-short-introduction-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}