The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (the Academy) is a prestigious institution that promotes excellence in the social sciences in Australia. As such, the publications produced by the Academy aim to advance understanding and knowledge in the social sciences, and to inform policy-making, public debate, and academic research.

The Academy publishes a range of materials, including reports, submissions, position statements and more. These publications cover a wide range of topics within the social sciences, including anthropology, economics, geography, history, law, political science, psychology, and sociology.

The Academy’s publications are typically characterised by their high quality, rigorous scholarship, and interdisciplinary approach. They often showcase cutting-edge research and innovative thinking in the social sciences, and are written by leading scholars in the field.

Overall, the publications produced by the Academy are an important source of knowledge and expertise in the social sciences in Australia, and are highly regarded both domestically and internationally.

International Relations And Asian Studies

International Relations and Asian Studies – promoting dialogue about key strategic issues

International Relations and Asian Studies – promoting dialogue about key strategic issues 2021 (TBC) Conveners: Professor Anthony Milner FASSA, Professor Louise Edwards FASSA, Professor Ian Hall “Assessment of international dynamics in the Asian region matters more than ever, now that United States leadership is under challenge. The time is right for Australian analysts to debate

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Australian urban policy: achievements, failures, challenges

Australian urban policy: achievements, failures, challenges Aug/Sept 2021 (TBC) Conveners: Professor Robert Freestone FASSA, Professor Bill Randolph FASSA, Dr Wendy Steele “Recognition of the national importance of urban policies has escalated in recent years.” Major urban centers are entrenched in defining the contemporary Australian social experience and are critical targets in their own right for

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The Social Sciences Of Epidemic Disease Modelling

The Social Sciences of Epidemic Disease Modelling

The Social Sciences of Epidemic Disease Modelling Early 2022 (TBC) Conveners: Associate Professor Sonja van Wichelen, Professor Warwick Anderson FASSA and Dr Kari Lancaster “A view of data informed by the social sciences will advance effective disease modelling and contribute to a more complex conceptualisation of epidemic intelligence.” Disease modelling has been exceptionally influential in

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Tech Roadmap

Submission: Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper

Submission to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources: Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper On 19 June 2020 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion Paper. All seven factors listed in the Discussion Paper as influencing commercialisation

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Submission: Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020

Submission to the Review of the Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020 On 27 October 2020 the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy review of the Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill

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Academy Workshop Report – Cry me a river

Academy Workshop Report – Cry me a river

Cry me a river Going beyond the crisis response: building trust and maintaining legitimacy in environmental flows  A National WorkshopMelbourne Law School27-28 November 2017 Report to Academy of social Sciences Australia  Erin O’Donnell*a, Avril Horneb, Lee Goddena and Brian Headc  Click here to read Cry me a river ASSA report *Corresponding author email: erin.odonnell@unimelb.edu.au a

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iii Southeastern Province District

iii Southeastern Province District

THE BOROUGH OF WONTHAGGI. Created a Borough in 1911. Area-3932 acres. Population-5000. Dwellings- 1147. Length of streets-53 miles. Average rainfall-40 inches. Altitude-70 feet. Valuations, 1945-Improved Capiial Value, £546,000; Nett Annual Value. £42,000. Rate, 1945-General rate of 3s. in the £ levied on Nett Annual Values. Newspapers- “The Powlett Press,” pub­lished weekly on Fridays; “The Wonthaggi

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ii Southern Province District

ii Southern Province District

THE BOROUGH OF RINGWOOD. Proclaimed a Borough in 1924. Area-5546 acres. Population-4500. Dwellings- 1100. Length of streets-56 miles. Average rainfall-25 inches. Altitude- 500 feet. Valuations, 1945-Improved Capital Value, £ 1,180,000; Nett Annual Value, £59,000. Rate, 1945-General rate of 2/8d. in the £ levied on Nett Annual Values. Newspaper-“The Ringwood Mail,” published weekly on Thursdays. Electoral

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The City of Melbourne

The City of Melbourne

(Contributed   by   The  Rt.  Hon.  the  Lord  Mayor   ol  Melbourne,   1944-45,  Councillor   T.  S.   NETTLEFOLD,  O.B.E.) Melbourne is familiarly known as the “Queen  City  of  the South,” and this  title  is by no means a misnomer.   The Melbourne  of   to-day is a  city  of  remarkable  beauty.  It  is  planned  on  lines  thai  enable the development

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The poor relation

The poor relation

What are the social sciences? What do they do? How are they practised in Australia? The poor relation examines the place of the social sciences-from economics and psychology to history, law and philosophy-in the teaching and research conducted by Australian universities. Across sixty years The poor relation charts the changing circumstances of the social sciences,

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