Activist scholarship

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Social science research can be a form of activism. However, there is a danger that research motivated by political ideals will not be truly objective. Social scientists must be careful to follow solid research methods.

author: Lempert, Richard O.
Analysis, Objectivity

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Law, democracy, and domination: law and society research as critical scholarship

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The author challenges Frank Munger's contentions about the connection between research and activism in law and social science.

author: Nelson, Robert L.
Statistical Data Included, Laws, regulations and rules, Statistics, Criticism and interpretation, African American prisoners, Practice of law

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Inquiry and activism in law and society

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A law professor investigates the connection between legal research and social activism.

Speeches, lectures and essays, Transcript

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subjects list: Research, United States, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Affirmative action, Social action, Social scientists, Legal research, Munger, Frank
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