Book Title: Introduction to the Social Sciences

Authors: Zoe Staines; Gerhard Hoffstaedter; and Ned Binnie

Book Description: This book is a multidisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an applied approach to the study of human society. This book examines diverse aspects of social life from multiple perspectives, incorporating analytical and methodological insights in a wide range of social science disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, political science, public policy, psychology and human geography. Through real cases of contemporary issues and social problems, students will explore a wide range of topics that shape both Australia and the world today - the changing nature of work and education, the environment and health, community and development. Using a blend of text, video, and online materials, students will learn the skills for independent study and collaborative investigation. Upon the successful completion of this book, students will have gained critical knowledge on Australian and global social issues, relevant policies, and possible solutions.

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Book Description

This book is a multidisciplinary introduction to the social sciences with an applied approach to the study of human society. This book examines diverse aspects of social life from multiple perspectives, incorporating analytical and methodological insights in a wide range of social science disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, political science, public policy, psychology and human geography. Through real cases of contemporary issues and social problems, students will explore a wide range of topics that shape both Australia and the world today – the changing nature of work and education, the environment and health, community and development. Using a blend of text, video, and online materials, students will learn the skills for independent study and collaborative investigation. Upon the successful completion of this book, students will have gained critical knowledge on Australian and global social issues, relevant policies, and possible solutions.

Authors

Zoe Staines; Gerhard Hoffstaedter; and Ned Binnie

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Introduction to the Social Sciences Copyright © 2023 by The University of Queensland is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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Society and Social Sciences

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Title
Introduction to the Social Sciences
Authors
Zoe Staines; Gerhard Hoffstaedter; and Ned Binnie
Licence

Icon for the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Introduction to the Social Sciences Copyright © 2023 by The University of Queensland is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

Primary Subject
Society and Social Sciences
Additional Subject(s)
History of scholarship (principally of social sciences and humanities), Social research and statistics, Social and ethical issues, Social theory
Institution
University of Queensland
Publisher
The University of Queensland
Publication Date
May 19, 2023
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.14264/3e239ee
Ebook ISBN
978-1-74272-385-3