
Social Science Research in India
Status, Issues, and Policies
OUP India (Publisher)
Published in December 2016
Book
Hardback
656 pages
978-0-19-947441-7 (ISBN)
Description
Social science research has a vital role in enriching societies, by generating scientific knowledge that brings insights-even enlightenment-in understanding the dynamics of human behaviour and development. For social sciences to realize their potential in shaping public policy, it is imperative that the research ecosystem is dynamic and vibrant; the institutions governing it are robust and effective; and those producing quality research are strong and well governed.
This volume elaborates on various dimensions of social science research in India, presenting a strong case for designing a comprehensive national social science policy which can meaningfully strengthen and promote a research ecosystem for improved public policymaking in the country. Addressing issues like lack of funding, availability of data, infrastructure, and quality of research output, it will serve as a national benchmark and reference database for social sciences in India.
This volume elaborates on various dimensions of social science research in India, presenting a strong case for designing a comprehensive national social science policy which can meaningfully strengthen and promote a research ecosystem for improved public policymaking in the country. Addressing issues like lack of funding, availability of data, infrastructure, and quality of research output, it will serve as a national benchmark and reference database for social sciences in India.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
55 figures
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 51 mm
Weight
794 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-947441-7 (9780199474417)
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Persons
Sukhadeo Thorat is Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi and Professor Emeritus, Centre for the Study of Regional Development, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Samar Verma is Senior Program Specialist, International Development Research Center (IDRC), Canada, Asia Regional Office, New Delhi.
Samar Verma is Senior Program Specialist, International Development Research Center (IDRC), Canada, Asia Regional Office, New Delhi.
Editor
ChairmanChairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
Senior Program SpecialistSenior Program Specialist, International Development Research Center (IDRC), Canada
Content
SECTION I RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE; SECTION II RESEARCH OUTPUT; SECTION III QUALITY OF RESEARCH; SECTION IV POLICY IMPACT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH; SECTION V RESEARCH FUNDING; SECTION VI SOCIAL SCIENCE POLICY