Social sciences for a digital world building infrastructure and databases for the future/ OECD [electronic resource] :

English

Dates of the Conference: 6 - 8 October 1999

Paris : OECD, 2000

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This book provides high-level experts' visions of how the information and communication technologies are providing exciting new research opportunities in the social sciences. It looks at the related infrastructure requirements, particularly at the international level, and highlights some of the barriers to the pervasive use of infrastructure. The book tackles complex questions such as developing infrastructure investments, disseminating best policy practices, developing new surveys - including a global social survey - and sharing research and information resources. It contributes to a better understanding of how policy reform could enhance the impact of the social sciences on efforts to solve global societal problems. FURTHER READING Social Sciences at a Turning Point?

This report brings together a selection of the contributions presented at the workshop on the infrastructure requirements of the social sciences, entitled "Social sciences for a digital world: building infrastructure for the future", co-organised by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada and the OECD, and hosted by the former in Ottawa on 6-8 October 1999. The workshop was attended by high-level experts and policy makers from OECD countries and international organisations.

Includes bibliographical references

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