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Open Book Publishers - Winter Newsletter - February 2024

Greetings and welcome to our Winter Newsletter! Within this issue, you'll discover a wealth of updates, valuable insights, and fantastic new open access books. Prepare to immerse yourself in a realm of knowledge, innovation, and our forthcoming releases.

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A Bible Scholar Reads Whitman

Read now a new blog post by OBP author F. W. Dobbs-Allsopp on his latest Open Access book 'Divine Style: Walt Whitman and the King James Bible'

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Open Book Publishers - Annual Report 2023

As we conclude the year, we take immense pride in reflecting on the multitude of exciting events that unfolded at OBP throughout 2023!

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A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice - The Morphogenetic Paradigm: Conceptualising the Human in the Social

In this third blog post, Basem Adi presents a concise overview of the third chapter, dedicated to the morphogenetic paradigm. Adi provides an overview of the paradigm followed by a revision.

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A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice: Relational Realism as an Alternative General Sociological Approach

In this second blog post, Basem Adi presents a concise overview of the second chapter, delving into the foundational epistemic and ontological assertions that form the basis of a relational realist perspective on education.

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The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing

In "The Predatory Paradox," Amy Koerber and her diverse team investigate the complexities of predatory publishing. The book addresses the paradoxical dynamics of rapid publishing demands and high citations contributing to the issue.

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How can you read a novel in hundreds of translations? (and why would you want to?)

Embark on a literary journey with Matthew Reynolds exploring the intricacies of reading a novel in hundreds of translations. Uncover linguistic nuances and cultural tapestries in 'How can you read a novel in hundreds of translations? (and why would you want to?)'

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Misunderstandings

Shauna Hagan's blog post explores the title 'Misunderstandings: False Beliefs in Communication' by Georg Weizsacker. The blog delves into the application of game theory to understand why people often misunderstand each other in conversations.

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Open Book Publishers - Autumn Newsletter - November 2023

Welcome to our Autumn Newsletter! In this edition, we've got a treasure trove of updates, insights, and exciting plans to share with you. Get ready to dive into the world of knowledge, innovation, and our upcoming releases.

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The Predatory Paradox: misinformation, fake news and clickbait in academic publishing

Read now a new blog post by OBP Volunteer Anja Pritchard on our Open Access title 'The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing'

April Newsletter

Defending Academic Freedom in an Age of Censorship: Reflections from author Ash Lierman

Defending Academic Freedom in an Age of Censorship: Why Open Access Matters More Than Ever

March Newsletter

A Bible Scholar Reads Whitman

A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice - The Morphogenetic Paradigm: Conceptualising the Human in the Social

A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice: Relational Realism as an Alternative General Sociological Approach

The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing

How can you read a novel in hundreds of translations? (and why would you want to?)

Misunderstandings

The Predatory Paradox: misinformation, fake news and clickbait in academic publishing