Social Sciences
Explore faculty and student work in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other disciplines shaping our understanding of society.
Is the Constitution Broken?
Harvard legal scholars debate the state of our founding national document.
James Kloppenberg's masterwork on democracy reviewed
Reviewing a masterwork on the past, and future, of democracy
What leads executives to break the law?
Business leaders explain how they went astray.
Bowen and McPherson, “Lesson Plan,” reviewed by Clayton Spencer
A focused briefing on degree-attainment, democracy, and economic opportunity
Aiding the “Doubly Disadvantaged”
Sociologist Anthony Jack studies two types of low-income students.
Douglas Elmendorf on progressive policy and economics
New HKS dean Douglas Elmendorf talks progressive policy and economics.
The case for charter schools and other choice options
Making the case for charter schools and other choice options to boost educational performance
Profile of political philosopher Nancy Rosenblum
Nancy Rosenblum studies neighbors and the power of proximity.
Sexual Violence in India’s Headlines
Joanna Jolly takes issue with rape coverage in the media.
Are Hospital Pay-for-Performance Programs Failing?
Harvard researchers ask whether market incentives can improve healthcare.
Harvard exhibition of Neolithic Chinese pottery
An exhibition of prehistoric earthenware deepens understanding of early Chinese cultures and communities.