The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing

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Synopsis

In today’s ‘publish or perish’ academic setting, the institutional prizing of quantity over quality has given rise to and perpetuated the dilemma of predatory publishing. Upon a close examination, however, the definition of ‘predatory’ itself becomes slippery, evading neat boxes or lists which might seek to easily define and guard against it. This volume serves to foreground a nuanced representation of this multifaceted issue. In such a rapidly evolving landscape, this book becomes a field guide to its historical, political, and economic aspects, presenting thoughtful interviews, legal analysis and original research. Case studies from both European-American and non-European-American stakeholders emphasize the worldwide nature of the challenge faced by researchers of all levels.

Book details

Author:
Amy Koerber;Jesse C. Starkey;Karin Ardon-Dryer;R. Glenn Cummins;Lyombe Eko;and Kerk F. Kee
ISBN:
9781805111375
Publisher:
N/A
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-11-27
Usage restrictions:
Creative Commons
Copyright date:
2023
Copyright by:
Amy Koerber, Jesse C. Starkey, Karin Ardon-Dryer, R. Glenn Cummins, Lyombe Eko, and Kerk F. Kee, CC BY-NC 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction