Britt Holbrook in response to Steve Fuller’s post here Actually, I think that the question of who ought to count as a peer is THE question surrounding open access, as well as the introduction of impact criteria into the peer review of… Read More ›
Archive for April 23rd, 2012
Open access is no more than academic consumerism. It neither democratises knowledge production nor communication
The Open Access movement should be seen for what it is – nothing more but nothing less than a consumerist revolt, academic style. No one in this revolt is calling for what is sometimes called ‘extended peer review’ (whereby relevant… Read More ›
Paola Tubaro, Senior Lecturer in Economic Sociology at the Business School of the University of Greenwich, reflects on #BritSoc12
I have just come back home from the annual conference of the British Sociological Association in Leeds. Lots of participants, excellent organisation, and a surprisingly nice (though rainy and chilly!) town with a modern, functional, well-equipped campus. Overall, however, a sense of unease prevailed…. Read More ›