Campaign For Social Science: 2 books
The Health of People
How the social sciences can improve population health
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2017
As Britain ages amid austerity, more and more people will suffer from long-term health conditions. Obesity and diabetes are on the rise. Mental health problems are widespread. Tobacco and addictions are well-known killers. Each condition brings high costs, both financial and social. Meanwhile,...
The Business of People
The significance of social science over the next decade
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2015
Tackling infectious disease, understanding radicalisation, improving productivity, siting new airport capacity, getting people to save for retirement – nearly all the issues facing the UK now and in the near future demand the urgent attention of those trained to study human processes. In short,...