The social sciences, in studying subjective, inter-subjective and objective or structural aspects of society, were traditionally referred to as soft sciences. This is in contrast to hard sciences, such as the natural science, which may focus exclusively on objective aspects of nature. Nowadays, however, the distinction between the so-called soft and hard sciences in blurred. Some social science subfields have become very quantitative in methodology or behavioral in approach. Conversely, the interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary nature of scientific inquiry into human behavior and social and environmental factor affecting it have made many of the so-called hard sciences dependent on social science methodology. This book intends to bring to fore many authoritative readings on social science.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR R.P. Yadav
R P Yadav is formerly a tenured professor of biology and education. He did his bachelor's and master's degree in biology and his PHD in zoology. After teaching biology to various levels for over 25 years, he left academia to write full time. He has over 15 years experience in textbook writing in particular and science writing in general. He is an active member of councils and associations of biology teachers. He is also serving as a co-editor in a number of leading scientific journals in India and abroad. Dr. Yadav is an expert in the field of genetics and molecular cell biology. He lectures to scientific and general audiences and has been involved in conducting short term courses on new developments in these fields. He also organizes off-campus programmes for undergraduate biology students at national level. Above all, he is devoted to bringing the excitement of biology to students and laymen alike.
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