Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
176
Language
English
Published
Feb 12, 1991
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Inc
ISBN-10
0803940831
ISBN-13
9780803940833
Description
This book represents the major accomplishments of social scientists who have pioneered in data sharing, highlighting the advantages for social science. It includes an examination of the reasons for data sharing, the specific sharing practices in various disciplines, the factors affecting the usefulness of shared data and individual and institutional concerns about data sharing. It will be useful to academics across the social sciences.