Being a Scholar in the Digital Era
Transforming Scholarly Practice for the Public Good
Jessie Daniels author Polly Thistlethwaite author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bristol University Press
Published:29th Jul '16
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
What opportunities do digital technologies present? How do developments in digital media support scholarship and teaching yet further social justice? Written by two experts in the field, this accessible book is the first to look at scholarly practice in the digital era and consider how it can connect academics, journalists and activists in ways that foster transformation on issues of social justice. The terra firma of scholarly practice is changing. This book offers both a road map and a vision of what being a scholar can be when reimagined in the digital era to enliven the public good, as it discusses digital innovations in higher education as well as reflecting upon what these mean in an age of austerity. It is ideal for students and academics working in any field of humanities or social sciences with a social justice focus.
"An incisive and engaging rallying cry for digital scholarship to be seen as our most powerful tool, as well as a practical handbook for aspiring activist scholars. I can't recommend it highly enough." Mark Carrigan, University of Warwick
"This is an excellent book that offers a concise and well-written description of how digital technology has been used to produce robust and genuinely impactful research." LSE Review of Books
"A fascinating insight into the relationships between academic publishers and universities, academics and grassroots communities, and academics and journalists. It highlights workable synergies for social justice activists in the academy, and will be of interest to people working with NGOs, academics and activists... For a glimpse at the future of scholarship, look no further." Research Matters (The Social Research Association magazine), March 2019
ISBN: 9781447329251
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180 pages