This article relates a brief historical background of social sciences in Japan, the institutional framework of social science education and research, and major issues and perspectives for the development of the social scinces. (ND)

Focuses on the contribution which African social scientists make, or could make, towards an understanding and hopefully a solution of the problems facing contemporary Africa. (Author/ND)

International relations has become a subject of research for the various social sciences. An interdisciplinary approach is needed. Social scientists have been striving to adopt a scientific approach to the study of international phenomena, but there are limitations to finding an explanatory theory of international relations. (RM)

During the last decade there has been an explosion of institutions of higher learning and research throughout India focusing on various aspects of development and on the social sciences. The development of ideas concerning social science research and its priorities as part of India's intellectual history are discussed. (RM)

In order for American social scientists to effectively contribute to international social science, they must confront two challenges. They must come to terms with the problems generated by the fragmentation of the American social science disciplines and with the involvement of American social science with American foreign policy. (IS)

Considers the role of the social sciences in Europe and elsewhere and the relation between social science and the United Nations organization UNESCO. States that the social sciences are the missing link between reflection and action marking many policy failures and that special emphasis be placed on certain research orientations. (CMK)

After looking at the results of some family planning programs, the contributions and shortcomings of social science research relevant to family planning is discussed, plus its future role and its acceptance in developing countries. (Author/ND)

The multinational social science approach is juxtaposed against the international Western approach. Multinational social science emphasizes indigenization and the exploitation of the periphery by the center in economic relations. Its cornerstone is dependency theory, which stresses the global structure of power as the cause of underdevelopment in…

Analyzes the development of social sciences in Ireland. Pays particular attention to their history, relationship to society, training opportunities, and international cooperation. (JDH)

Through the use of analogies and analytical philosophy, this article explores the question in what way does science belong to our cultural world. Notes the fragmentation of science and provides recommendations for integrating science and culture. (JDH)

Divides the history of urban sociology in France into three periods: (1) functionalism, which lasted from 1910 until the 1960s, (2) neo-Marxist socioeconomics lasting from 1968 until 1979, and (3) anthropological approach which is still dominant. Reviews theoretical perspectives and research characteristic of each period. (JDH)

Discusses the nature of theory in the social sciences and the characteristics of social practices. The way in which the two are linked is examined. (RM)

Characterizes social science research and teaching in China today as being closely linked to the solution of practical social, economic, and political problems. The emphasis is also on encouraging many different schools of thought among scientists and social scientists as a means of bringing about a flourishing socialist culture. (DB)

Communication, both formal and informal, between social scientists and three audiences other than their colleagues -- the public at large, policy-makers, and sponsors of research -- is discussed. (JH)

There is a lack of objective and detailed measurement of the geographical patterns of economic activity. The need for countries to establish geographical institutions to monitor and measure social and economic problems is discussed. For address of journal see SO 504 028. (Author/RM)