Science policy under the whip

Authors

Brian Martin, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

74560

Publication Details

Martin, B. (1986). 'Science policy under the whip', In B. Martin, C. Ann. Baker, C. Manwell & C. Pugh (Eds.), Intellectual Suppression: Australian Case Histories, Analysis and Responses (pp. 79-86). North Ryde, N.S.W: Angus & Robertson.

Link to publisher version (URL)

Angus & Robertson

Abstract

In academia, the standard myth is that advancement is directly related to scholarly performance. Unfortunately performance and position are all too often unconnected. But the myth persists because it is useful in legitimating the power and privilege of those in high places.