Simon Schwartzman
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Simon Schwartzman is a Brazilian social scientist
. He has published extensively, with many books, book chapters and academic articles in the areas of comparative politics
, sociology of science, social policy
, and education
. In 1996, Schwartzman was awarded the Grand Cross of the Brazilian Order of Scientific Merit
for his contributions to the cause and development of science in Brazil.
in Sociology, Political Science and Public Administration from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He received an MA
in sociology from the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) in Santiago, Chile
. He achieved his Ph.D.
in political science at the University of California, Berkeley
.
. He was a professor of sociology
and political science
at the Instituto Universitário de Pesquisas do Rio de Janeiro, the University of São Paulo
and the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
. Between 1994 and 1998 he was president of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE)
Schwartzman is also a member of the advisory boards of several institutions, including the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics and the [Edelstein Center for Social Research] and of several journals, including Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences
; [Dados - Revista de Ciências Sociais]; Education Policy Analysis Archives
; Science, Technology and Human Values; Nova Economia and Teoria e Sociedad.
Social sciences
Social science is the field of study concerned with society. "Social science" is commonly used as an umbrella term to refer to a plurality of fields outside of the natural sciences usually exclusive of the administrative or managerial sciences...
. He has published extensively, with many books, book chapters and academic articles in the areas of comparative politics
Comparative politics
Comparative politics is a subfield of political science, characterized by an empirical approach based on the comparative method. Arend Lijphart argues that comparative politics does not have a substantive focus in itself, but rather a methodological one: it focuses on "the how but does not specify...
, sociology of science, social policy
Social policy
Social policy primarily refers to guidelines, principles, legislation and activities that affect the living conditions conducive to human welfare. Thus, social policy is that part of public policy that has to do with social issues...
, and education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
. In 1996, Schwartzman was awarded the Grand Cross of the Brazilian Order of Scientific Merit
Brazilian Order of Scientific Merit
The National Order of Scientific Merit is an honor bestowed upon Brazilian and foreign personalities recognized for their scientific and technical contributions to the cause and development of science in Brazil.-Biology:* Marcelo Hermes-Lima* Jorge Curi...
for his contributions to the cause and development of science in Brazil.
Education
Schwartzman received his BABachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Sociology, Political Science and Public Administration from the Federal University of Minas Gerais. He received an MA
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in sociology from the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) in Santiago, Chile
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
. He achieved his Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in political science at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
.
Affiliations
He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and president of the Instituto de Estudos do Trabalho e Sociedade in Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
. He was a professor of sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
and political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
at the Instituto Universitário de Pesquisas do Rio de Janeiro, the University of São Paulo
University of São Paulo
Universidade de São Paulo is a public university in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. It is the largest Brazilian university and one of the country's most prestigious...
and the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais is a federal university located in Belo Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The students are admitted through yearly exams called vestibular....
. Between 1994 and 1998 he was president of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE)
Schwartzman is also a member of the advisory boards of several institutions, including the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics and the [Edelstein Center for Social Research] and of several journals, including Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences
Brazilian Academy of Sciences
The Brazilian Academy of Sciences is the national academy of Brazil. It is headquartered in the city of Rio de Janeiro and was founded in 1916....
; [Dados - Revista de Ciências Sociais]; Education Policy Analysis Archives
Education Policy Analysis Archives
Education Policy Analysis Archives is a peer-reviewed open access academic journal established in 1993 by Gene V. Glass . Articles are published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The journal covers education policy at all levels of the education system in all nations. The current editor in chief...
; Science, Technology and Human Values; Nova Economia and Teoria e Sociedad.
Select bibliography
Where the book exists in multilingual editions, English information is given first.- Schwartzman, S. and C.M. Castro. Reforma da Educação Superior: uma visão crítica. Brasilia: Funadesp, 2005.
- Schwartzman, S. and Micheline Christophe. A sociedade do conhecimento e a educação tecnológica. Brasilia: Senai - Departamento Nacional, 2005.
- Schwartzman, S. and C. Brock, editors. The Challenges of Education in Brazil. Oxford: Symposium Books, 2004. (Brazilian edition: Os desafios da educação no Brasil. Rio de Janeiro: Nova. Fronteira, 2005.)
- Schwartzman, S. Pobreza, exclusão social e modernidade: uma introdução ao mundo contempporâneo. São Paulo: Augurium Editora, 2004.
- Schwartzman, S. As Causas da Pobreza. Rio de Janeiro: Editora FGV, 2004.
- Schwartzman, S. and J.B.A.E. Oliveira. A Escola Vista por Dentro. Belo Horizonte: Alfa Educativa Editora, 2002.
- Schwartzman, S. Trabalho Infantil no Brasil. Brasília: Organização Internacional do Trablho, 2001.
- Schwartzman, S.The Future of Education in Latin America and the Caribbean. Santiago: UNESCO - - Santiago, 2001.
- Schwartzman, S. A Space for Science: The Development of the Scientific Community in Brazil. Pittsburgh: The Pennsylvania State University Press, 1991. (Brazilian 2nd edition: Um Espaço para a Ciência - a formação da comunidade científica no Brasil. Brasília: Ministério de Ciência e Tecnologia, Centro de Estudos Estratégicos, 2001. 1st edition published in 1979.)
- Schwartzman, S., H.M.B. Bomeny, and V.M.R. Costa. Tempos de Capanema. 2. ed. São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro: Editora Paz e Terra e Fundação Getúlio Vargas, 2000. (1st edition published in 1994.)
- Schwartzman, S. A Redescoberta da Cultura. São Paulo: Editora da Universidade de São Paulo, 1997.
- Schwartzman, S. America Latina universidades en transición. Washington, DC: Organização dos Estados Americanos, 1996.
- Schwartzman, S., E. Krieger, C.O. Bertero, and F. Galembeck, editors. Science and Technology in Brazil: a New Policy for a Global World. Rio de Janeiro: Editora da Fundação Getúlio Vargas, 1995. (Brazilian: Ciência e tecnologia no Brasil: uma nova política para um mundo global. Vol 2:. política industrial, mercado de trabalho e instituições de apoio. Rio de Janeiro: Editora da Fundação Getúlio Vargas, 1995.) 3 volumes.
- Schwartzman, S. Bases do Authoritarismo Brasileiro. Rio de Janeiro: Editora Campus, 1982.
- Schwartzman, S. Ciência, Universidade e Ideologia: A Política do Conhecimento. Rio de Janeiro: Zahar Editores, 1980.
- Schwartzman, S. São Paulo e o Estado Nacional. São Paulo: Difusão Européia do Livro, 1975.