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- Title
The Engaged Scholar: Expanding the Impact of Academic Research in Today's World.
- Authors
Peerzadah, Sabzar Ahmad
- Abstract
"The Engaged Scholar: Expanding the Impact of Academic Research in Today's World" by Andrew J. Hoffman is a book that emphasizes the importance of public engagement in academia. The author discusses the obstacles faced by young scholars in engaging with the public and highlights the need for academics to move beyond the narrow focus on journal metrics and rankings. The book provides strategies for public engagement, including writing widely read books and articles, using social media, and speaking in public settings. It also explores the benefits and risks of utilizing social media for academic research dissemination. The author encourages academics to evaluate their career goals and become mentors and advocates for engaged scholarship. The book emphasizes the need for academia to change in various aspects, including doctoral training, faculty hiring, and promotion and tenure criteria, to support scholars who want to make a difference in the world. Overall, the book offers a pragmatic and philosophical approach to pursuing a rewarding research career as an engaged scholar and highlights the importance of impacting society beyond traditional academic measures.
- Subjects
UNIVERSITY research; SOCIAL media; REWARD (Psychology)
- Publication
Academy of Management Learning & Education, 2024, Vol 23, Issue 2, p352
- ISSN
1537-260X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5465/amle.2022.0297