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Overproduction of Truth

By Gianfranco Pacchioni

Overproduction of Truth Media & Communication

Overproduction of Truth

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The way science is done has changed radically in recent years. Scientific research and institutions, which have long been characterized by passion, dedication and reliability, have increasingly less capacity for more ethical pursuits, and are pressed by hard market laws. From the vocation of afew, science has become the profession of many -- possibly too many. These trends come with consequences and risks, such as the rise in fraud, plagiarism, and in particular the sheer volume of scientific publications, often of little relevance. The solution? A slow approach with more emphasis onquality rather than quantity that will help us to rediscover the essential role of the responsible scientist. This work is a critical review and assessment of present-day policies and behavior in scientific production and publication. It touches on the tumultuous growth of scientific journals, in parallel with the growth of self-declared scientists over the world. The author's own reflections andexperiences help us to understand the mechanisms of contemporary science. Along with personal reminiscences of times past, the author investigates the loopholes and hoaxes of pretend journals and nonexistent congresses, so common today in the scientific arena. The book also discusses the problems ofbibliometric indices, which have resulted in large part from the above distortions of scientific life.
Product details
Number of Pages:
170
Release Date:
2018-10-23
Publication Date:
2018-10-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press(UK)
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0198799888
ISBN13:
9780198799887
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
281 g
Height:
132 cm
Width:
209 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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