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Good Work If You Can Get It: How to Succeed in Academia
This Book offers a candid guide to navigating the academic world, primarily focusing on the realities of pursuing and succeeding in professorship positions. Brennan provides advice for prospective and current PhD students on topics such as graduate school strategies, research productivity, teaching, and the academic job market. He emphasizes the competitive nature of academia, the importance of strategic planning, and the often-unspoken truths about faculty life, including job security, research expectations, and the balance between teaching and scholarship. Furthermore, the text explores the tenure process and discusses potential career paths both within and outside of academic institutions. Ultimately, the book aims to equip readers with a realistic understanding of academia and practical strategies for achieving their professional goals.
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