A World of Resistance: India and the Global Antibiotic Crisis The discovery of antibiotics was one of the most significant medical breakthroughs of the twentieth century, dramatically increasing human lifespans. Yet today, with antibiotic-resistant superbugs implicated in as many deaths as HIV/AIDS and malaria combined, the limits of these miracle drugs have become alarmingly clear. …
Submarines in International Law Submarines in International Law is the first book to explore both the legal history and the contemporary regulation of submarine operations in varied areas of international law. The analysis demonstrates the instances where submarines influenced the development of the law of the sea and the law of armed conflict, as well…
Re-imagining Risk and Disruption: The Nature of Complex Unbounded Problems This timely book traces the common attributes of slow and fast-moving disruptions and disasters, from climate change and pandemics to increasingly crowded near-Earth space and nuclear emergencies. It shows how these challenges form, coalesce and cross boundaries, and recommends preventative policies and action.
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The Academy welcomes the opportunity to engage with the Royal Commission. The antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi must be a turning point in Australian public life, a moment of acute national reckoning that prompts deep…
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Education and Employment References Committee inquiry into Australian university graduates. The Academy welcomes the committee’s focus on graduate employment outcomes, which has important implications for productivity, public confidence in universities and student wellbeing. The inquiry was referred amid concerns about declining Australian…
This insightful book presents a fresh approach to debate and decision making in liberal democracies. Linda Courtenay Botterill explores the significance of personal values and value trade-offs in politics and policy, underlining the importance of more civil and constructive democratic processes.
What are the social sciences? What do they cover? And who’s involved – as students, teachers, scholars and professionals? How do the social sciences contribute to society? How are they funded? What are their strengths and weaknesses, within disciplines and across sectors? What are the success stories? And what are the ‘grand societal challenges’ that…
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Education and Employment Legislation Committee inquiry into the Higher Education Support Amendment (Reverse Job-Ready Graduates Fee Hikes and End 50k Arts Degrees) Bill 2025. The Academy welcomes the committee’s focus on the significant and unresolved issues arising from theJob-ready Graduates (JRG) package.…
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources request for information on Australia’s possible association with Horizon Europe. The Academy welcomes the commencement of treaty negotiations on Australia’s association to Horizon Europe. Association would provide Australian researchers and industry partners with direct access to…
Submission to the Select Committee on Productivity in Australia The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Select Committee on Productivity in Australia’s Terms of Reference and Discussion Paper on Productivity in Australia. The Terms of Reference of this inquiry are broad and rightly reflect the complex and multifaceted nature…
The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia made a submission to the Australian Research Council (ARC) Open Access Policy Proposed Policy Updates 2025. Open Access supports the dissemination and uptake of research and scientific knowledge to deliver public value and maximise the impact of Australian research. Broadly, the Academy welcomes the proposed changes to…