The Inner World of Research: On Academic Labor (Anthem Series on Politics and Society After Work)

by Stefan Svallfors

Neil Betteridge (Translator)

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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 and 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.

  • ISBN10 1785273027
  • ISBN13 9781785273025
  • Publish Date 11 February 2020
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Anthem Press
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 142
  • Language English