Going Public: A Guide for Social Scientists

by Arlene Stein and Jessie Daniels

Book Overview

At a time when policy discussions are dominated by "I feel" instead of "I know," it is more important than ever for social scientists to make themselves heard. When those who possess in-depth training and expertise are excluded from public debates about pressing social issues--such as climate change, the prison system, or healthcare--vested interests can sway public opinion in uninformed ways. Yet few graduate students, researchers, or faculty know...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 022636478X
• ISBN13: 9780226364780
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"