Social Science Research in India
Editor : Sukhadeo Thorat, Samar Verma
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Year : 2017
Price : 1495
About the Book
Social science research plays 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, adequate data, infrastructure, and quality research output, it will serve as a national benchmark and reference database for social sciences in India.
About the Editors
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, India.
Samar Verma is Senior Program Specialist, International Development Research Center (IDRC), Canada, Asia Regional Office, New Delhi, India.
| Contents | |
|---|---|
| List of Tables and Figures | |
| Foreword by Alberto Martinelli | |
| Preface | |
| Acknowledgements | |
| 1. | Introduction |
| Section I Research Infrastructure | |
| 2. | Research Infrastructure: Social Science Departments in Universities |
| 3. | Research Institutes in SSR |
| 4. | Research Journals in Social Sciences |
| 5. | International Collaborations as Research Infrastructure |
| Section II Research Output | |
| 6. | Research Output: Discipline-wise Analysis of Themes |
| Section III Quality of Research | |
| 7. | Quality of Social Science Research in India |
| 8. | Quality of Publication in International Context |
| Section IV Policy Impact of Social Science Research | |
| 9. | Policy Impact: Evidence on Central Government Policies |
| 10. | Policy Impact: Evidence from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana |
| Section V Research Funding | |
| 11. | Funding for Social Science Research: Government Sources |
| 12. | Funding for Social Science Research: International and Corporate |
| Section VI Social Science Policy in India | |
| 13. | Social Science Policy in India |
| Appendix | |
| Index | |
| List of Advisory Committee Members | |
| About the Editors and Contributors | |
