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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAcclaim for first edition:‘I know of no other work on the subject that collates and curates such a vast armamentarium of depressing, condemning data. Yes, to read this book is to be presented with example after astonishing example of situations that make the reader question, ultimately, how knowledge – which is, after all, what is at stake – manages to advance in the current academic environment.’ -- Steven E. Gump, Princeton University, US
‘I found Moosa’s work to be commendable. This work is an interesting evaluation of modern academia and the problems within the system. I therefore recommend it to all academics.’ -- Marita Carnelley, North-West University, South Africa
‘Publish or Perish
is not a cheerful book, but it is one that all academics should read and consider.’ -- James Hartley, University of Keele, UK
‘Professor Moosa describes in vivid terms the practical immediate effects and longer-term underlying faults of this [POP] system.’ -- Hugh David, R+D Hastings, UK
Table of ContentsContents: Preface to the second edition 1 Publish or perish: origin, evolution and conceptual issues 2 Publish or perish: ideological foundations and perceived benefits 3 Consequences of POP: research quality and dissemination of knowledge 4 Consequences of POP: biases and emotional damage 5 Consequences of POP: the journal industry and authorship pattern 6 Consequences of POP: research misconduct (part 1) 7 Consequences of POP: research misconduct (part 2) 8 The peer review process 9 The ranking craze: journals 10 The ranking craze: universities 11 The way forward References
