On the Measurement of Social Phenomena
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-030-77535-3 (ISBN)
This book explores the analysis of social phenomena, using a multidisciplinary approach while addressing statistical, economic, sociological, as well as psychological issues.
The author presents a detailed account of the procedures and techniques used to gather, process, and analyze data. Topics covered include, but are not limited to survey data, content analysis data, data visualization, as well as data about crimes.The book addresses this methodological framework that drives applied social sciences in an applicative and simple way, by analyzing key social phenomena such as the threats to journalism, the so-called chilling effect, and the market for news. Finally, the author examines the data and measures of the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
This book is a must-read for everybody interested in a better understanding of the methodological analysis of social phenomena, social and political methodology, and applied science in general.
lt;b>Marco Delmastro is Director of the Department of Economics & Statistics at the Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM). He is also on the board of national and international research committees and task forces. Before, he worked in AGCOM as the Italian President's economic advisor. Prior, he served the Italian Competition Authority as an economist and case handler of important antitrust cases. He was a research fellow of Politecnico of Milan (Italy) and the University of Pavia (Italy). He is the author of several scientific publications and has obtained national scientific qualifications as a full professor in three scientific sectors (economics, political economy, and applied economics) as a result of his research achievements.
Introduction.- A Three-step Procedure.- Covariant dimensions.- Integrating.- References.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 16.08.2021 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | SpringerBriefs in Political Science |
| Zusatzinfo | XXI, 91 p. 30 illus., 23 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 188 g |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Theorie |
| Schlagworte | applied social sciences • Chilling Effect • Covid-19 pandemic • Crime Organizations • Data Visualization • Mafia • Media Economics • Media Studies • metrics • News Market • Policy • Threats to Journalists |
| ISBN-10 | 3-030-77535-6 / 3030775356 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-030-77535-3 / 9783030775353 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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