The inclusion of social science research in the
decision making process has raised questions about the validity of scientific
knowledge, in terms of its objectivity and of its legitimizing function. On the
other hand, the emergence of new ways to understand contemporary societies with
the central role of information and knowledge and a new model of science and technology
has revived the role of social science research. The inclusion of the social
sciences and humanities in the ERA (European Research Area) is an attempt to
achieve a greater degree of economic, social and political integration. The EU
is therefore proposing the revival of the social sciences in the policy-making process.
This paper seeks to determine to what extent funding in the social sciences at
EU level has had an impact on policy research at national level. It explores
the implication that a latent European social science may have at national
level. To investigate these issues, the paper examines migration policies in
Italy, whether there has been an increased role of the social sciences in the
policy-making process.
: social science research policy research science and politics knowledge society immigration policies Italy European Union
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Research |
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Publication Date | June 30, 2019 |
Submission Date | March 20, 2019 |
Acceptance Date | June 1, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 5 Issue: 1 |
International Journal of Cultural and Social Studies