Description
Book SynopsisThis book offers both a road map and a vision of what being a scholar can be when reimagined in the digital era to enliven the public good. It discusses digital innovations in higher education as well as reflecting upon what these mean in an age of austerity.
Trade Review"An incisive and engaging rallying cry for digital scholarship to be seen as our most powerful tool, as well as a practical handbook for aspiring activist scholars. I can't recommend it highly enough." Mark Carrigan, University of Warwick
"This is an excellent book that offers a concise and well-written description of how digital technology has been used to produce robust and genuinely impactful research." LSE Review of Books
"A fascinating insight into the relationships between academic publishers and universities, academics and grassroots communities, and academics and journalists. It highlights workable synergies for social justice activists in the academy, and will be of interest to people working with NGOs, academics and activists... For a glimpse at the future of scholarship, look no further." Research Matters (The Social Research Association magazine), March 2019
"A timely account of how scholarly practice is changing and make a compelling case for how scholars and librarians can use digital technologies to engage in issues of social justice, beginning with a more open and inclusive system of scholarly communication." Lisa Norberg, Co-founder of the Open Access Network
"An important introduction to the possibilities offered by digital media for academic work and activism, both within and outside the halls of academia." Deborah Lupton, University of Canberra, Australia
"A stunningly accessible and provocative volume that offers readers a delicious landscape for reimagining how, with whom and for whom we craft research in these 'revolting times.'" Michelle Fine, The Graduate Center, CUNY, USA
Table of ContentsIntroduction: transformations; Being a scholar-activist then and now; Opening education and linking it to community; Acting up, opening up knowledge; Training scholars for the digital era; Measuring scholarly impact; The future of being a scholar.
