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Why cranks don't like peer review

Respectful Insolence: Cranks against peer review

The post linked to here is a long article about some recent "anti science" or "crank" attacks on the scientific peer-review system. It is a stimulating and informal read, concluding that the peer review system may have its faults, but that it is sensible to be wary of outspoken criticisims of it.

Posted by Maxine Clarke on May 18, 2007
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