{"product_id":"why-the-social-sciences-matter-more-than-ever-paperback","title":"Why the Social Sciences Matter: More Than Ever - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Michie\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eSir Cary L. Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom climate change and inequality to migration and global conflict, this book explores the defining challenges of our time. Revised and featuring nine new chapters, it brings together top scholars to demonstrate how the social sciences help us make sense of complex events and global trends. With fresh insights into climate justice, populism, productivity, sustainable development, and social wellbeing, it reveals how these issues are deeply interconnected.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupported by the Academy of Social Sciences, the book shows how disciplines such as economics, education, political science, psychology, and sociology are essential for understanding developments that may seem purely technological or natural. It champions interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure science, technology, and policy serve the public good. Whether you're a curious reader, policymaker, or academic, this book makes a compelling case for why the social sciences matter now more than ever--and how understanding human behaviour and society can help shape a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith contributions by: Howard Newby, Jonathan Michie, Cary L. Cooper, Jayati Ghosh, Joshua Lincoln, Oz Hassan, Robin Cohen, Iyiola Solanke, Bart van Ark, Mary O'Mahony, Dirk Pilat, James Campbell Quick, Robert J. Gatchel, Camilla Toulmin, Dave Cowan, Sally Wheeler, Mike Hough, Andreas J. Stylianides, Gabriel J. Stylianides, Marya Besharov, Catherine Hasted and Will Hutton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book demonstrates the key role of the social sciences in understanding the challenges we face as a country and as a society.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eDame Julia Black\u003c\/strong\u003e, President of the British Academy, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"It is often said the world will in future be shaped by technology and the natural sciences. But technology is only a tool; it is how we as humans use it that will shape societies. That underscores the importance of the social sciences in shaping our future.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eAndy Haldane\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chief Executive of the RSA, UK\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The world's crises can seem overwhelming. \u003cem\u003eWhy the Social Sciences Matter \u003c\/em\u003edelivers clear, insightful and compelling answers to today's most pressing questions.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Pollin\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eClimate Crisis and the Global Green New Deal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book brilliantly highlights the importance of the social sciences in analysing societal and economic developments systematically, helping shape effective policy responses.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eDanny Dorling\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eInequality and the 1%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom climate change and inequality to migration and global conflict, this book explores the defining challenges of our time. Revised and featuring nine new chapters, it brings together top scholars to demonstrate how the social sciences help us make sense of complex events and global trends. With fresh insights into climate justice, populism, productivity, sustainable development, and social wellbeing, it reveals how these issues are deeply interconnected.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupported by the Academy of Social Sciences, the book shows how disciplines such as economics, education, political science, psychology, and sociology are essential for understanding developments that may seem purely technological or natural. It champions interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure science, technology, and policy serve the public good. Whether you're a curious reader, policymaker, or academic, this book makes a compelling case for why the social sciences matter now more than ever--and how understanding human behaviour and society can help shape a better future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith contributions by: Howard Newby, Jonathan Michie, Cary L. Cooper, Jayati Ghosh, Joshua Lincoln, Oz Hassan, Robin Cohen, Iyiola Solanke, Bart van Ark, Mary O'Mahony, Dirk Pilat, James Campbell Quick, Robert J. Gatchel, Camilla Toulmin, Dave Cowan, Sally Wheeler, Mike Hough, Andreas J. Stylianides, Gabriel J. Stylianides, Marya Besharov, Catherine Hasted and Will Hutton.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Michie \u003c\/strong\u003eOBE FAcSS is Professor of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Oxford, UK.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSir Cary L. Cooper \u003c\/strong\u003eCBE FAcSS is Professor of Organizational Psychology at the University of Manchester, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Michie OBE FAcSS\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leading voice in innovation and lifelong learning. A professor at the University of Oxford, UK, he serves as President of Kellogg College and Pro-Vice-Chancellor. Recognized with an OBE for his contributions to education, Jonathan is also a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. His work spans global economics, co-operative business models, and the future of capitalism, with books like \u003cem\u003eThe Oxford Handbook of Mutual\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCo-operative, and Co-owned Business\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Political Economy of Covid-19\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSir Cary L. Cooper CBE FAcSS\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the world's most influential experts on workplace wellbeing. As Professor of Organizational Psychology at the University of Manchester, UK, he has shaped how we understand stress, mental health, and productivity at work. Knighted for his services to social science, Cary has authored over 250 books and is a go-to media commentator on work-life issues. 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