Do the social sciences need a shake-up?

By Amanda Goodall and Andrew Oswald. Amanda Goodall and Andrew Oswald examine the state of the disciplines. A brave, intriguing and fiery op-ed article appeared last year in The New York Times. Written by Nicholas Christakis, it was highly critical of the way that modern social science is done. The headline – “Let’s Shake Up the Social Sciences” – captured its spirit, and it spawned grumpy postings on social science blogs across the world. More...