Handbook on Research Assessment in the Social Sciences

The Handbook provides an overview of current developments, issues, and good practices regarding assessment in social science research, with a focus on evaluation policies, publishing, and societal challenges. It offers insights from experts from all continents and outlines key data sources and dimensions of research quality. It is an essential read for scholars and policy makers interested in research assessment in the social sciences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This comprehensive Handbook offers a thorough exploration of the latest developments, challenges, and best practices in assessment within social science research. It specifically focuses on the complexities of evaluation policies in the social sciences and the unique aspects of publishing in this field. The Handbook delves into the pressing societal issues confronting researchers, encompassing digital societies, climate change, sustainability, and trust in democratic societies. It provides valuable insights and strategies to enhance the quality of research assessment in the social sciences, drawing from a diverse range of experiences and perspectives of experts from across the globe.

Furthermore, the Handbook outlines essential data sources and examines key dimensions of research quality in the social sciences, such as journal peer review, the challenges of identifying research quality, and gender disparities in social science research. This book serves as a vital resource for scholars interested in research assessment in the social sciences, as well as for policy makers seeking to understand the significance of the social sciences in science and society and develop appropriate frameworks to address key societal challenges.

Weight: 1068g
Dimension: 253 x 170 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800372542