Knowledge Mobilisation and the Social Sciences: Engagement and Research Impact

Jon Bannister

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The essays presented in this volume examine knowledge mobilisation and its relation to research impact and engagement. The social sciences matter because they can help us to understand and address the complex challenges confronting society. This is particularly true in an era of significant downward pressure on public expenditure, a consequence of the global fiscal crisis, when there is a striking need to ensure that policies are demonstrably effective and efficient. The impact agenda in the UK, reflected in parallel global debates, actively encourages the social sciences to make and demonstrate a difference; to justify and protect social science funding. This volume shows how knowledge mobilisation can be thought of systematically as a process, encompassing engagement, leading to the co-production and channelling of knowledge to make a difference in the economy and society.

Edited collection of chapters published by Routledge: Oxford
Original languageEnglish
PublisherRoutledge
Number of pages206
ISBN (Electronic)9781138806757
Publication statusPublished - 28 Nov 2014
Externally publishedYes

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  • AQMEN PHASE II

    McVie, S.

    ESRC

    1/01/1330/06/17

    Project: Research

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