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... Finally, inadequate funding prevented the participation of social scientists in meetings where arctic research policy was discussed and formulated. To help overcome the obstacles and provide a focus for arctic social science research, the Polar Research Board established the Committee on Arctic Social Sciences in 1987 and charged it with reviewing existing research, identifying research needs, and recommending future directions for
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... Since then, the National Science Foundation has been designated as the lead agency for social science research in the Arctic and has appointed a program director, apportioned funding for the program, and established, through the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee, a task force on arctic social science. In addition, the International Arctic Social Sciences Association and the International Arctic Science Committee have been established to assist, in part, with scientific coordination and cooperation internationally.
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... INTROD UCTION TABLE 1 Summary of Key Elements for Multidisciplinary Plan for Arctic Social Science Research Theme Research Problems HUMAN/ENVIRONMENT RELATIONSHIPS Applied · methods for allocating natural resources · avoidance and resolution of conflicts over use of natural resources B asic · control of human activities that threaten to disrupt natural systems · human response to habitat change . human dimensions of global change COMMUNITY VIABILITY Applied Basic · economic diversification and viability of coastal and riverine communities · motivation and psychosocial adjustments of the Northern work force · obstacles to community survival · relationship between community survival and cultural survival RAPID SOCIAL CHANGE Applied · patterns of social interaction · trends in expectations and aspirations · relationship between social change and physical and mental health Basic · consequences of social specialization and increased interdependence · education for participation in a rapidly changing multicultural world · cognitive and emotional limits of peoples' ability to cope with rapid change SOURCE: Modified from NRC (1989)


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