SAGE develops cross-community online network for soc. sci.

["McCarthy, Sheenagh" <Sheenagh.McCarthy@sagepub.com>]

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Los Angeles, CA (January 12, 2011) - SAGE today announced the 
launch of a new online network that aims to champion the value 
and relevance of the social sciences. Socialsciencespace 
(www.socialsciencespace.com) brings together researchers, 
funders, societies, think tanks, policy makers and government to 
explore, share and debate the major issues in social science.

Launched in association with major learned societies and 
professional bodies from around the world, socialsciencespace 
acts as a hub for all groups connected with social science 
research. Initial contributions feature leading figures from 
academia and beyond, including the Academy for Social Sciences; 
Institute for Education; the Metropolitan Police; the National 
Institute of Health; and the Institute for Government.

The network features blog posts on key issues such as funding and 
'impact'; a forum to share discussion; a resource center with 
free videos, reports and slides, and events listings for social 
science conferences and seminars across the world. All content is 
freely accessible and the site is free to join.

"As the world's leading social science publisher we at SAGE feel 
we have a responsibility to advocate on behalf of our community 
internationally," said Ziyad Marar, Global Publishing Director, 
SAGE. "The argument for the importance of social science research 
and teaching has never been more urgent, and yet the voices 
making the case are disparate and thus somewhat diffuse in their 
impact. In launching socialsciencespace we hope to help 
coordinate these energetic debates and to provide a necessary 
focal point, where academics, journalists, funders and policy 
makers can interact effectively."

One of socialsciencespace's launch partners, the Academy of 
Social Science, will shortly start a major campaign to promote 
and defend UK social science and its top international ranking, 
the Campaign for Social Science. Socialsciencespace will act as a 
major supporter of this initiative, promoting upcoming activities 
and opportunities to engage; hosting video from the launch event 
and regional events; as well as other discussions and 
commentaries.

"SAGE is proud to be able to provide this forum to help 
demonstrate the crucial scientific, cultural, social and 
political value of social science to any healthy society," added 
Marar. "We're delighted to be working so closely with the Academy 
and many other partners, and welcome other groups internationally 
who wish to become part of this important conversation."

SAGE has appointed Catriona Moore as site editor. Catriona is a 
writer and policy analyst who has worked in health and social 
care policy development for fifteen years, in the public, private 
and voluntary sectors. Her most recent role was at the Social 
Care Institute for Excellence, an independent charity that 
researches and disseminates good practice in social care across 
the UK.

Potential contributors to the blog should contact Catriona 
(catriona.moore@sagepub.co.uk) for further information

Visit www.socialsciencespace.com to join the debate.

Sheenagh McCarthy
Associate Director, Marketing
Library Information Group
SAGE Publications Inc
sheenagh.mccarthy@sagepub.com


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