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  • The Predatory Paradox

    Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing

    by Amy Koerber, Jesse C. Starkey, Karin Ardon-Dryer, R. Glenn Cummins, Lyombe Eko, F. Kee Kerk ...
    In today’s ‘publish or perish’ academic setting, the institutional prizing of quantity over quality has given rise to and perpetuated the dilemma of predatory publishing. Upon a close examination, however, the definition of ‘predatory’ itself becomes slippery, evading neat boxes or lists which might seek to easily define and guard against it. This volume serves to foreground a nuanced ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Breast or Bottle?

    Contemporary Controversies in Infant-Feeding Policy and Practice

    by Amy Koerber ...
    Series series Studies in Rhetoric & Communication
    An interdisciplinary examination of the changing rhetoric of infant-feeding discourseBreast or Bottle? is the first scholarly examination of the shift in breastfeeding recommendations occurring over the last half century. Through a close analysis of scientific and medical controversies and a critical examination of the ways in which medical beliefs are communicated to the public, Amy Koerber ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • From Hysteria to Hormones

    A Rhetorical History

    by Amy Koerber ...
    Series series RSA Series in Transdisciplinary Rhetoric
    In From Hysteria to Hormones, Amy Koerber examines the rhetorical activity that preceded the early twentieth-century emergence of the word hormone and the impact of this word on expert understandings of women’s health.Shortly after Ernest Henry Starling coined the term “hormone” in 1905, hormones began to provide a chemical explanation for bodily phenomena that were previously understood in terms ... Read more

    $27.99 USD

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    Expanding the Impact of Academic Research in Today’s World

    by Andrew J. Hoffman ...
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  • Academic Integrity in Canada

    An Enduring and Essential Challenge

    Edited by Sarah Elaine Eaton, Julia Christensen Hughes ...
    Series Book 1 - Ethics and Integrity in Educational Contexts
    This open access book presents original contributions and thought leadership on academic integrity from a variety of Canadian scholars. It showcases how our understanding and support for academic integrity have progressed, while pointing out areas urgently requiring more attention.Firmly grounded in the scholarly literature globally, it engages with the experience of local practicioners. It ... Read more

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  • Intersectional Feminism: A Decolonial Guide to Hood Feminism and Liberation

    by Boreas En. M. L. Saage ...
    "Intersectional Feminism: A Decolonial Guide to Hood Feminism and Liberation" offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary feminist thought that centers the experiences of marginalized communities. This thoughtful guide bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, making complex concepts accessible without oversimplification.The book begins by tracing the historical ... Read more

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  • Well-Being and Creative Careers

    What Makes You Happy Can Also Make You Sick

    by Mark Deuze ...
    Series series Global Health Humanities
    The media and creative industries thrive on passion, but that passion often comes at a cost. Behind the glamour of journalism, filmmaking, games, music, advertising and online content creation lies a growing crisis – one of burnout, anxiety, substance abuse and exhaustion. Why do so many creative professionals report feeling both deeply fulfilled and profoundly unwell?Mark Deuze investigates the ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • Ethical Evidence and Policymaking

    Interdisciplinary and International Research

    Edited by Ron Iphofen, Dónal O’Mathúna ...
    EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.This important book offers practical advice for using evidence and research in policymaking. The book has two aims. First, it builds a case for ethics and global values in research and knowledge exchange, and second, it examines specific policy areas and how evidence can guide practice.The book covers important policy areas including ... Read more

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  • The Meritocracy Paradox

    Where Talent Management Strategies Go Wrong and How to Fix Them

    by Emilio J. Castilla ...
    Gold Winner, 2026 Nautilus Book Award in Business and LeadershipWinner, Bronze Medal, 2026 Axiom Business Book Awards in the category of Human Resources / Employee TrainingShortlisted, 2025 Talent Award, Thinkers50Meritocracy—the idea that individuals should be rewarded based on their talent and hard work—is one of the most widely celebrated ideals in education, business, and government. It shapes ... Read more

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  • Women in Science Now

    Stories and Strategies for Achieving Equity

    by Lisa M. P. Munoz ...
    Silver Medal in the Social Change and Social Justice Category, 2024 Nautilus Book AwardsWinner, 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic TitleWomen working in the sciences face obstacles at virtually every step along their career paths. From subtle slights to blatant biases, deep systemic problems block women from advancing or push them out of science and technology entirely.Women in Science Now examines ... Read more

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  • Ethics and Responsible Research and Innovation in Practice

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    Edited by Elsa González-Esteban, Ramón A. Feenstra, Luis M. Camarinha-Matos ...
    Series Book 13875 - Lecture Notes in Computer Science
    This Open Access book aims to present practical contributions to the ethics governance framework, the conceptualization and characteristics of ethics tools, as well as the experience gained from their application in different institutions.Its main objective is to provide a practical and useful guide that will help other institutions to start introducing Research Ethics effectively in their ... Read more

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  • We the Gamers

    How Games Teach Ethics and Civics

    by Karen Schrier ...
    Distrust. Division. Disparity. Is our world in disrepair? Ethics and civics have always mattered, but perhaps they matter now more than ever before. Recently, with the rise of online teaching and movements like #PlayApartTogether, games have become increasingly acknowledged as platforms for civic deliberation and value sharing. We the Gamers explores these possibilities by examining how we connect ... Read more

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