Book contents
- The Production of Knowledge
- Strategies for Social Inquiry
- The Production of Knowledge
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introduction
- Part I Discovery
- Part II Publishing
- 4 Peer Review
- 5 Length Limits
- Part III Transparency and Reproducibility
- Part IV Appraisal
- Part V Diversity
- Part VI Conclusions
- References
- Index
4 - Peer Review
from Part II - Publishing
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 11 March 2020
- The Production of Knowledge
- Strategies for Social Inquiry
- The Production of Knowledge
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introduction
- Part I Discovery
- Part II Publishing
- 4 Peer Review
- 5 Length Limits
- Part III Transparency and Reproducibility
- Part IV Appraisal
- Part V Diversity
- Part VI Conclusions
- References
- Index
Summary
This chapter critically evaluates the system-wide practice of the peer review process, particularly the system for scholarly journal publications, and the implications of this practice for knowledge production. Production of knowledge in the social sciences is about the creation of social knowledge. The peer review process provides the ex ante assessment of journal publications by relying on the expertise of peer reviewers who take on the responsibility for assuring high quality standards. This system is not without its critics, however. This chapter entertains several proposals that may serve as alternatives, ranging from minor modifications to complete abolition of the system. Potential advantages and disadvantages of each alternative are explored.
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- The Production of KnowledgeEnhancing Progress in Social Science, pp. 73 - 97Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020