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At Kennedy School talk, Jeh Johnson advocates restructuring “outdated” DHS.
John Briscoe discusses water as a platform for development (video)
Four Harvard students from four different disciplines discuss a summer spent in Pakistan investigating water-related issues.
Water Security Initiative trains a new generation of multitalented specialists
John Briscoe tackles water insecurity around the world.
Vanessa Williamson and Theda Skocpol study Tea Party conservatism
Theda Skocpol analyzes the politics and demographics of the Tea Party.
Joshua Greene studies the scientific basis for moral decision-making
Brains scans reveal that In moral decision-making, people rely on emotion to guide choices in some situations and rationality in others.
Paul Lawrence, Harvard Business School professor, dies at 89
The pioneering professor at Harvard Business School died November 1 at age 89.
Harvard alumni share their wealth distribution preferences in an HBS survey
Michael Norton surveys Harvard alumni perceptions and preferences about wealth distribution.
Daniel Wegner finds that access to information online changes memory function
Psychology professor Daniel Wegner has found that access to information online changes what people remember.
Michael Norton of HBS studies wealth inequality perceptions and preferences
Harvard Business School professor Michael Norton finds Americans prefer a more equal distribution of wealth.
Profile of Revolutionary patriot and scoundrel Andrew Craigie
Brief life of a patriot and scoundrel: 1754-1819
Gift from Gustave and Rita Hauser launches new learning and teaching initiative
The Hausers invest $40 million to launch the Harvard Initiative for Learning and Teaching.