Titles Without Merit

Interrogating the Fake Doctorate Phenomena

Francis Machingura, Munyaradzi Mawere, Francis Machingura , Munyaradzi Mawere

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Lexington Books
07 June 2024

Examinations & assessment; Higher & further education, tertiary education

This book examines the controversial issues surrounding the desire for titles (both earned and unearned) in Zimbabwe and beyond. The desire for titles is often associated with the quest for status, power, class, and recognition. Unfortunately, this desire has resulted in “faking” and the problem of distinguishing genuine PhDs from fake ones. The unscrupulous quest for fake degrees is referred to in this book as “Titlemania” or “Taitolomania.” The scramble for titles has not spared community leaders across the divide. Of concern is the failure of higher education students to use their earned titles to contribute to the search for solutions to societal problems through national technological development. The perspectives of the contributors in this volume provoke debates on the value of doctorates in Africa, and Zimbabwe in particular, considering that most PhD holders are not using their degrees to contribute to national development, production of goods and services, and the improvement of societal conditions.

Contributions by: Francis Machingura, Munyaradzi Mawere, Reggemore Marongedze
Edited by: Francis Machingura, Munyaradzi Mawere
Imprint: Lexington Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 553g
ISBN: 9781666963403
ISBN 10: 1666963402
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 07 June 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Francis Machingura is professor and currently the Director for the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, University of Zimbabwe. Munyaradzi Mawere is full professor of African studies at Great Zimbabwe University and professor Extraordinarius of interdisciplinary research at the University of South Africa.

Reviews for Titles Without Merit: Interrogating the Fake Doctorate Phenomena

Quite an exciting academic book, interrogating pertinent issues on doctoral degrees. A must read. --Liveson Tatira, University of Zimbabwe The book thoroughly analyzes 'titlemania'--a major problem in after-colonial African countries caused by the quest for status, power, and recognition. A must-read for all who want to understand better African societies' struggles for identity while undergoing breathtaking changes. --Joachim K�gler, Universit�t Bamberg