Social Sciences
Explore faculty and student work in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other disciplines shaping our understanding of society.
Former Homeland Security Chief Says ICE and CBP Have “Lost Their Way”
At Kennedy School talk, Jeh Johnson advocates restructuring “outdated” DHS.
Jane Pickering director Harvard science, culture museums
Jane Pickering appointed executive director of science, culture museums
Harvard expands Tozzer anthropology library
Consolidating the anthropology department by raising the roof and renovating the library
Profile of HSPH professor Theresa Betancourt's research on neglected children
Theresa Betancourt studies the world’s most neglected and traumatized youths.
The general social survey has documented American attitudes since 1970
The General Social Survey asks Americans about issues from race to free speech, confirming some trends and contradicting popular reports of others.
Harvard news: Grad School dean Xiao-Li Meng, Marc Hauser, rugby, and more
Harvard news: Graduate School dean Xiao-Li Meng, Marc Hauser, University Professor Eric Maskin, and more
Harvard economics professor Alvin Roth and Lloyd Shapley ’44 share Nobel prize
A faculty member and an alumnus are recognized for work on the design of markets and matching theory.
Research misconduct by former Harvard professor Marc Hauser reported
Federal investigative agency reports on former Harvard psychology professor’s work
Can the U.S. compete? A discussion with Harvard Business School faculty members
A discussion with Harvard Business School faculty members
Short profile of David Jones, Ackerman professor of the culture of medicine
David Jones, Ackerman professor of the culture of medicine, works in both history and medicine.
A Harvard Business School exhibition on early trade with China
An exhibition from Harvard Business School's historical library collections documents the first wave of U.S. trade with imperial China.