ISCH in Detail
The following examples illustrate aspects of potential research topics in this Domain. The conceptual scope of the Domain is not restricted to these themes or areas.
Science, Innovation and Economy:
Knowledge society; Economic development; Social cohesion; Human capital and creativity; Entrepreneurship; Poverty and Inequality, Management; Labour markets; Work and Leisure; Welfare regimes; etc.
Media and Technology:
E-learning; Audience studies; Media sociology; Cultures of communication, etc
Histories, Cultures and Identities:
Cultural diversity in Europe including languages, literatures, music and art; Regional/national histories and European history; Media and communication; Values, continuity and change; Material cultures; People and landscapes/cityscapes; Locational and spatial variation; Cultural heritage; Cultures of food and drink; Philosophies of humans, nature, science and society; Popular cultures, etc.
Law, Policy and Politics:
Governance and citizenship; Public safety and security; Human impact on the environment; War and conflict; International and inter-group relations; Risk and regulation; Institutional and organisational frameworks; Social policy; Demographic change and migration; etc.
Health, Education and Individual Development:
Mind, cognition and complexity; Language development; Learning; Creativity; Socialisation; Identities and Attitudes; Gender; Human well-being; Decision-making and risk-taking, Health and well-being; Families and parenting; Intergenerational relations; Education and skills development; etc.
Inter-disciplinary topics linking social science/humanities perspectives are also welcomed by this Domain in so far as the social science/humanities aspect is predominant.
