Publish or Perish

Perceived Benefits versus Unintended Consequences, Second Edition

2nd edition

Imad A. Moosa, Adjunct Professor of Finance, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam

In this thoroughly revised second edition of Publish or Perish, Imad A. Moosa extends and develops his analysis of the continual pressure to publish research which plagues the academic sphere. Perceptive and provocative, the book identifies the duress placed upon academics to either publish their work regularly or face the negative consequences, ranging from a lack of promotion to redundancy.

Acclaim for the first edition:

‘I know of no other work on the subject that collates and curates such a vast armamentarium of depressing, condemning data. Yes, to read this book is to be presented with example after astonishing example of situations that make the reader question, ultimately, how knowledge – which is, after all, what is at stake – manages to advance in the current academic environment.’
– Steven E. Gump, Princeton University, US

‘I found Moosa’s work to be commendable. This work is an interesting evaluation of modern academia and the problems within the system. I therefore recommend it to all academics.’
– Marita Carnelley, North-West University, South Africa

‘Publish or Perish is not a cheerful book, but it is one that all academics should read and consider.’
– James Hartley, University of Keele, UK

穆萨教授生动的描述了terms the practical immediate effects and longer-term underlying faults of this [POP] system.’
– Hugh David, R+D Hastings, UK