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An article emphasizing 'the responsibility of soc sci'ts to adjust to the changing conditions of the changing world.' Because of the launching of Sputnik, great nat'l interest in the physical sci's developed, & extensive programs, with an emphasis on educ, were formulated to further the sel's. Although some of these programs were intended to include the soc sci's as well, their major concern has been the natural sci's. 3 major areas of responsibility of soc sci'ts today are discussed: (1) 'The responsibility to preserve & re-emphasize the soc sci's in the face of the pressure created by the near-hysterical urge to improve the fields of physical sci & engineering.' (2) To train well-qualified soc sci teachers. It is suggested that a BA be recognized as a teaching degree. (3) 'To maintain our integrity & to pursue our res & teaching in the face of the opposition & criticism which are always present in the soc sci's.' D. Pollack.

"Research Methods in Social Sciences" brings together author Lee Ellis's practical experience from his years as a government researcher. The book contains many examples of resources using worldwide data from all social sciences including anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, social work and sociology. Coverage of statistical concepts at a non-mathematical level establishes a foundation for students to understand statistics. A specifically designed glossary is included which clearly defines every term used throughout the text.

When one is asked to speak on the past, present, and future of social science history, one is less overwhelmed by the size of the task than confused by its indexicality. Whose definition of social science history? Which past? Or, put another way, whose past? Indeed, which and whose present? Moreover, should the task be taken as one of description, prescription, or analysis? Many of us might agree on, say, a descriptive analysis of the past of the Social Science History Association. But about the past of social science history as a general rather than purely associational phenomenon, we might differ considerably. The problem of description versus prescription only increases this obscurity.

Résumé Cet article présente la théorie de l'« argumentation dans le discours » (par opposition à « l'argumentation dans la langue » de Ducrot) comme faisant partie intégrante des sciences du langage, tout en explorant le problème qu'y soulève la question du logos – raison et parole. Il appelle à une intégration des arguments et des schèmes de raisonnement dans l'analyse du discours. Il préconise ce faisant une approche socio-historique de l'argumentation, montrant comment elle a recours à des notions développées en sociologie et en psychologie sociale (la représentation sociale et le stéréotype, la théorie des champs de Bourdieu), tout en subordonnant ces cadres conceptuels à ses besoins propres. Il distingue néanmoins nettement l'étude de l'argumentation verbale des recherches sur la persuasion menées en sciences sociales à l'aide de méthodes expérimentales.

Neighbourhood influence in criminology can be conceptualised both as pertaining to the influence of characteristics of a neighbourhood on its inhabitants, and to the mutual influence of characteristics of adjacent neighbourhoods on each other. The first conceptualisation asks for multilevel analysis, the second one for one of several spatial dependency (spatial autocorrelation) methods. Various models in both traditions are discussed and illustrated with data on victimisation and on burglary.

1. Criminogenesis, the War Against Drugs and Human Rights: (Another) Story of Absented Women -- Maureen Cain -- 2. Violence Against Women: Rethinking the Local-Global Nexus in Feminst Strategy Adrian Howe -- 3. Globalisation, Human Security, Fundamentalism and Women's Rights: Emergent Contradictions Peggy Antrobus -- Part II Women on the Move -- 4. The Gender of Borderpanic: Women in Circuits of Security, State, Globalisation and New (and Old) Empire Suvendrini Perera -- 5. Xeno-racism and the Demonisation of Refugees: A Gendered Perspective Liz Fekete -- 6. Dangerous Liaisons: Sex Work, Globalisation, Morality and the State in Contemporary India Brinda Bose -- Part III Human Rights-Limits and Possibilities -- 7. Global Rights, Local Harms: The Case of the Human Rights of Women in Sub-Saharan Africa Esther Kisaakye -- 8. The Globalisation of International Human Rights Law, Aboriginal Women and the Practice of Aboriginal Customary Law Megan Davis -- Part IV Rethinking Social Harm in a Global Context -- 9. Women and Natural Disasters: State Crime and Discourses in Vulnerability Penny Green -- 10. Global Feminist Networks on Domestic Violence Rhoda Reddock -- 11. Local Contexts and Globalised Knowledge: What can International Criminal Victimisation Surveys Tell Us About Women's Diverse Lives? Sandra Walklate