What is social science? | Part 1 #SocialScience

What is social science?

'Social science means understanding our own society, and of course, understanding societies around the world' - David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science

'Social science to me is the research that actually integrates everything from hard science at one end to the individual's life at the other' - Bencie Woll, University College London

'I'd say social science is the explanation of outcomes and developments in the social world - be that in economics or politics- or whatever sphere you're interested in' - Theo Farrell, Kings College London

What is #socialscience, and what is the impact of social science on society? Watch viewpoints on social science and social science #research from #socialscientists and the political and media communities.

Timestamps

0:12 📊 David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science
0:30 📊 Joanne Tippett, University of Manchester
0:59 📊 Bencie Woll, University College London
1:39 📊 Margaret Cox, Kings College London
2:12 📊 Theo Farrell, Kings College London

Timestamps

0:12 📊 David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science
0:30 📊 Joanne Tippett, University of Manchester
0:59 📊 Bencie Woll, University College London
1:39 📊 Margaret Cox, Kings College London
2:12 📊 Theo Farrell, Kings College London

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