The inner world of research : on academic labor / Stefan Svallfors.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Svallfors, Stefan, author.

Series:

Anthem Series on Politics and Society After Work

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emotions.

Research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 125 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

London : Anthem Press, 2020.

Summary:

The Inner World of Research is a book about the joys and miseries of life as a researcher. Dealing with essential but rarely mentioned topics in the everyday life of a researcher, it focuses in particular on the role of emotions and social relations in research. It stretches from the individual researcher, to the 'micro-cosmos' of the research team, to the broader policy environment in which research takes place. Though based on autobiographical material from Stefan Svallfors' long career as a leading social scientist, the book also derives from extended interviews with researchers from a variety of disciplines, and with authors, artists and musicians. It delves into the mysteries of creativity; the joys and frustrations of collaboration; and the role of fear, anger and boredom in the life of a researcher.

Contents:

The Inner World of Research: On Academic Labor

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 28 Feb 2020).

ISBN:

9781785273025

1785273027

9781785273032

1785273035