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SAGE develops cross-community online network for social sciences.

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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SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and


electronic media for academic, educational, and professional
markets. Since 1965, SAGE has helped inform and educate a global
community of scholars, practitioners, researchers, and students
spanning a wide range of subject areas including business,
humanities, social sciences, and science, technology, and
medicine. An independent company, SAGE has principal offices in
Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, Singapore and Washington DC.
www.sagepublications.com

Learn more about SAGE Research Methods Online (SRMO) - the


essential tool for researchers http://www.srmo.sagepub.com

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