Social Sciences
Explore faculty and student work in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other disciplines shaping our understanding of society.
Robert Coles Was Most at Home on the Playground
A colleague remembers the late Harvard professor and child psychiatrist, who died this month.
by Alex Harris
Harvard economists discuss the financial crisis's aftermath and the road ahead
A panel of Harvard economists addresses the causes of the financial crisis, policy responses, and long-term effects on employment.
The interdisciplinary social studies concentration celebrates 50 years
The interdisciplinary undergraduate concentration celebrates half a century of applying great thinkers' ideas to the problems of the world.
Can an HIV-infected person safely have a child with an uninfected partner?
Can an HIV-infected person safely have a child with an uninfected partner? Harvard scholars highlight a new approach.
Thich Nhat Hanh and Lilian Cheung apply mindfulness techniques to eating
Applying ancient Buddhist mindfulness techniques to eating in the modern world
Harvard scholars and students fight HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
Harvard professors and students take aim at the social and behavioral factors that contribute to HIV.
Mindfulness—the unconventional research of psychologist Ellen Langer
Psychologist Ellen Langer's unconventional research. Plus, read about applying mindfulness techniques to eating.
Bridging traditional healing and modern medicine for HIV care in South Africa
From traditional healing to modern medicine, a multifaceted approach to HIV care in South Africa. With audio
In rural Uganda, Harvard students help a theater troupe teach about HIV.
Harvard students helps a theater troupe in Uganda teach about HIV.
Small changes at a Durban hospital have a major effect on care for HIV patients.
Seemingly small changes at a Durban hospital have major effects on patient care.
In South Africa, examining HIV-positive adults' childbearing choices
Rethinking the conventional wisdom that HIV-positive adults should forgo having children