Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of Social Sciences in Australia

Product Description First published in 2003, The Cambridge Handbook of Social Sciences in Australia is a high-quality reference on significant research in Australian social sciences. The book is divided into three main sections, covering the central areas of the social sciences-economics, political science and sociology. Each section examines the significant research in the field, placing it within the context of broader debates about the nature of the social sciences and the ways in which institutional changes have shaped how they are defined, taught and researched. Review Review of the hardback: '… a landmark publication …' Political Studies Review Book Description This 2003 text is a high-quality reference on significant research in Australian social sciences. About the Author Ian McAllister is Director, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University. Steve Dowrick is ARC Senior Fellow, School of Economics, Australian National University. Riaz Hassan is a Professor, Department of Sociology, Flinders University of South Australia.