Integrating social science in energy research

B. K. Sovacool; S. E. Ryan; P. C. Stern; K. Janda; G. Rochlin; D. Spreng; Martin Pasqualetti; H. Wilhite; L. Lutzenhiser

doi:10.1016/j.erss.2014.12.005

Integrating social science in energy research

B. K. Sovacool, S. E. Ryan, P. C. Stern, K. Janda, G. Rochlin, D. Spreng, Martin Pasqualetti, H. Wilhite, L. Lutzenhiser

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Abstract

This article reflects on the state of the energy studies field, and it proposes recommendations for better integrating social science into energy research. Realizing a future energy system that is low-carbon, safe, and reliable will require fuller and more meaningful collaboration between the physical and social sciences.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	95-99
Number of pages	5
Journal	Energy Research and Social Science
Volume	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2014.12.005
State	Published - Mar 2015

Keywords

Energy studies
Interdisciplinarity
Transdisciplinary research

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Nuclear Energy and Engineering
Fuel Technology
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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