The Poor Relation

by Stuart Macintyre

A history of the social sciences in Australia

What are the social sciences? What do they do? How are they practised in Australia? The Poor Relation examines the place of the social sciences - from economics and psychology to history, law and philosophy - in the teaching and research conducted by Australian universities. Across sixty years, The Poor Relation charts the changing circumstances of the social sciences, and measures...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0522857752
• ISBN13: 9780522857757
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Melbourne University
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.1"