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Three ways the humanities and social sciences strengthen democratic dialogue. How do we foster informed, engaged citizenship on today's most pressing issues?
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The Scholarly Book Awards (ASPP), a key Federation activity, funds scholarly books in Canada that make an important contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
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Harnessing interdisciplinarity to tackle behavioural addiction
← Big Thinking Podcast homepage Introduction | About the guest | Transcript | Follow us Introduction Why is it essential to combine perspectives, expertise, and methodologies from different fields to better understand the complexity of public...