SAGE launches Social Science Bites

SAGE, the world's leading independent academic and professional publisher, today announced the launch of a new podcast: Social Science Bites, a series of interviews with leading social scientists on different aspects of the social world.

The series is produced and presented by well known authors Nigel Warburton (Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, The Open University) and David Edmonds (Senior Research Associate at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics) following the enormous success of their existing podcast series, Philosophy Bites, which has had more than 13 million downloads.

"We've been stunned by the success of Philosophy Bites which is listened to around the globe," said Nigel Warburton. "Short podcast interviews provide an excellent vehicle for communicating ideas in an accessible, direct, and interesting way. We're delighted that SAGE has encouraged us to turn our attention to the Social Sciences.

"This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with some of the most important issues of our day with leading thinkers and researchers. We've already recorded interviews on topics as diverse as the nature of the social sciences, equality, co-operation, children and the Internet, and the spirit of cities, and have many more interviews planned with top social scientists on a very broad range of topics."

The series is launching with three episodes: Danny Dorling on Inequality; Rom Harré on the Nature of the Social Sciences; and Richard Sennett on Co-operation. These will be available with transcripts from www.socialsciencebites.com (hosted on the international blog network www.socialsciencespace.com). Future episodes, released monthly, will include interviews with Sonia Livingstone, Angela McRobbie, Stephen Pinker, Steven Kosslyn, Stephen Reicher, and Avner de-Shalit.

"SAGE has long championed the value of the social sciences in shaping our understanding of society and culture," said Ziyad Marar, Global Publishing Director, SAGE. "As a true addict of Philosophy Bites I have long admired the creative energy and unobtrusive skill that Nigel and Dave have brought to each podcast. I'm thrilled to see them bring the same blend of intellectual enthusiasm and know how to Social Science Bites, and expect there will be wide interest among academics, media, policy makers and the general public."

To listen to the first episodes of the podcast and download transcripts visit www.socialsciencebites.com.