International social science research

Craft Industry or Baby Behemoth

Bibliographic Data

ID4389086
AuthorsIan Forbes (0000-0002-3544-0343, University of Nottingham), Dominic Abrams (0000-0002-2113-4572, University of Kent)
Year2004
Volume56
Issue180
Pages227-244
Publication date2004-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Social Science Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0020-8701 • E-ISSN: 1468-2451
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.0020-8701.2004.00486.x
OpenAlexW2020656164
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited3

This article explores research that, by definition or in practice, is conducted by the social science community at the international level. International research contrasts with most social science research, which is conducted within state boundaries by scholars who work on projects individually or in small groups. A survey of key research quality gatekeepers reveals a diverse range of international research activities in the UK, across all the disciplines, as well as extensive collaborative links with scholars around the world. Evidence of the characteristics present in research that transcends national and local limitations is presented, and revealing judgements about the comparative quality of international research in the social sciences emerge. This evidence also puts into perspective the common view that the USA is the world leader in social science research. Furthermore, it shows that international social science is currently limited, but has the potential to host massive projects

Craft · International relations · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Quality (philosophy) · Social science · Sociology · State (computer science) · Work (physics) · Crafts, Textile, and Design · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Engineering · Law

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