The Inner World of Research

On Academic Labor

Stefan Svallfors, Neil Betteridge

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English

Anthem Press
11 February 2020

Advertising & society; Sociology: work & labour

Series: Anthem Series on Politics and Society After Work

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.

'The Inner World of Research offers illuminating insights into the joys and sorrows of contemporary academic life. Unlike other books on the decline of the university , it is not only critical and pessimistic but also self-critical and constructive. A must-read for both scholars and research policy makers.' - Christer Nordlund, Professor of History of Science and Ideas, Umea University, Sweden

'Stefan Svallfors takes us on a journey to places where research is not merely a rational exercise, but culture, passion and lifestyle. An eye-opening book full of imagination and reflection by a great scholar.' - Steffen Mau, Professor of Sociology, Humboldt-University zu Berlin, Germany

'Profoundly insightful and beautifully written. A must-read for everyone embarking on an academic career. A must-read also for those already in the midst of it and sometimes fearing for their sanity.' - Jens Beckert, Director, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Germany

By: Stefan Svallfors
Translated by: Neil Betteridge
Imprint: Anthem Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781785273018
ISBN 10: 1785273019
Series: Anthem Series on Politics and Society After Work
Pages: 142
Publication Date: 11 February 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

The cathedral on the plain; I: Alone together; The body as knowledge receptacle; Perceiving research objects; The good space; The bad space; A big imposter; Research policy as knowledge barrier; II: In the corner; Inside but outside; Born on the margins; Stand in the corner; Be each other's margin; Look after your enemies; Don't get drawn in; Movements in space; III: Darkness and light; The heart of darkness; Being just scared enough; Boredom is the mother of creation; The quiet fury; Self-contempt and revanchism; Angst is neighbours with euphoria; Learn to fail; Index.

Stefan Svallfors is a sociologist and a research professor at the Institute for Futures Studies in Stockholm. He is the Secretary General for the Humanities and Social Sciences at the Swedish Research Council, and a member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences.

Reviews for The Inner World of Research: On Academic Labor

'Profoundly insightful and beautifully written. A must-read for everyone embarking on an academic career. A must-read also for those already in the midst of it and sometimes fearing for their sanity.' -Jens Beckert, Director, Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, Germany 'Stefan Svallfors takes us on a journey to places where research is not merely a rational exercise, but culture, passion and lifestyle. An eye-opening book full of imagination and reflection by a great scholar.' -Steffen Mau, Professor of Sociology, Humboldt-University zu Berlin, Germany 'The Inner World of Research offers illuminating insights into the joys and sorrows of contemporary academic life. Unlike other books on the decline of the university , it is not only critical and pessimistic but also self-critical and constructive. A must-read for both scholars and research policy makers.' -Christer Nordlund, Professor of History of Science and Ideas, Umea University, Sweden