This post by Ann Larson discusses, briefly, the rise of the “rage of the adjunct” essay genre. I’m glad that it does, as it itself is indicative of my frustrated, conflicted relationship towards that genre. It’s profoundly necessary, and has finally generated some much-needed media attention for the plight of adjuncts, which is a moral stain on the contemporary university. But there are problems with the genre which are exemplified in Larson’s post.
For full article, see getting past emotional truth | Fredrik deBoer