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Explore the Impact of Social Science with Springer Nature

OverDrive’s most recent recorded In the Know presentation in collaboration with Springer Nature spotlights a timely and thought-provoking topic – why social science matters. Public and academic librarians and patrons seeking to deepen their understanding of the evolving role social science plays in shaping our communities, policies, and public discourse won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to be in the know.

Featuring expert voices from Palgrave Macmillan – an imprint of Springer Nature known for publishing award-winning and impactful titles in the subjects of humanities, social science and business – this presentation explores how social science research helps us navigate complex societal challenges. From climate change and inequality to public health and digital transformation, authors Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, Ted Schrecker, and Robert Bartholomew share how evidence-based insights from social scientists are essential for informed decision-making and civic engagement.

Library partners can find the three featured titles – Gender Reboot: Reprogramming Gender Rights in the Age of AI; How Politics Makes Us Sick; and Social Panics & Phantom Attacks – in addition to many other Palgrave Macmillan titles that speak to current trends in the headlines by browsing the featured title list in OverDrive’s Marketplace. Expand your nonfiction offerings today, join in the theme of Palgrave Macmillan’s 25th Anniversary: Why Social Science Matters, and empower everyday citizens with the tools to understand and influence the world around them.

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To continue to be in the know about upcoming presentations or to view recordings of past events, be sure to check out the dedicated news alert in OverDrive’s Marketplace.

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