Strikingly Similar

Plagiarism and Appropriation from Chaucer to Chatbots

Roger Kreuz (University of Memphis)

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English

Cambridge University Press
08 January 2006

Semantics; History of ideas; Sociology; Psychology; Educational strategies & policy

Plagiarism and appropriation are hot topics when they appear in the news. A politician copies a section of a speech, a section of music sounds familiar, the plot of a novel follows the same pattern as an older story, a piece of scientific research is attributed to the wrong researcher… The list is endless. Allegations and convictions of such incidents can easily ruin a career and inspire gossip. People report worrying about unconsciously appropriating someone else's work. But why do people plagiarise? How many claims of unconscious plagiarism are truthful? How is plagiarism detected, and what are the outcomes for the perpetrators and victims? Strikingly Similar uncovers the deeper psychology behind this controversial human behavior, as well as a cultural history that is far wider and more interesting than sensationalised news stories.

By: Roger Kreuz (University of Memphis)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 237mm, Width: 161mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781009618328
ISBN 10: 1009618326
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 08 January 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Roger Kreuz is an associate dean and Professor of Psychology at the University of Memphis, USA. He has written several books on language and communication for general audiences and writes a monthly column for Psychology Today. This book was born out of an academic interest in how language use affects a person's identity and the shifting public attitudes regarding the concepts of plagiarism and appropriation, as well as over thirty years as a professor who has had first-hand experience with student plagiarism.

Reviews for Strikingly Similar: Plagiarism and Appropriation from Chaucer to Chatbots

'In this book, Kreuz offers a breezy account of actual, suspected, or accidental plagiarism. Featuring examples drawn from literature, music, and politics, Kreuz gives example after example of plagiarism-and some copyright infringements too-by writers who are famous, infamous, or essentially unknown.' Dennis Baron, author of You Can't Always Say What You Want 'An engaging new perspective on the topic of plagiarism. The book is overflowing with stories of real-world instances of plagiarism in professional contexts from academia, politics, and journalism, to the creative arts. These stories inform an insightful analysis of the causes and consequences of plagiarism.' Guy J. Curtis, editor of Academic Integrity in the Social Sciences 'Strikingly Similar is an essential resource for those interested in plagiarism. Kreuz has compiled a comprehensive history of a topic critical to writers and academics. This book provides important lessons and cautionary tales from the history of writing for the age of AI.' David Rettinger, author of Cheating Academic Integrity, and President Emeritus of the International Center for Academic Integrity