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Micro-thread on “the gap in the literature” and critical analysis of claims. Jones (2019) argues that sociology has eschewed CSR, ethical consumerism and greenwashing as research topics. Especially greenwashing. I instinctively feel this is not accurate. But I’m not a sociologist
But if I were a scholar of consumption with an interest in “greener production/consumption” (sociology, anthropology, geography), I would be tempted to test Jones’ claims by doing a systematic literature review. Proving/disproving Jones would be a contribution to the literature!
This is something I tell my students: “somebody out there found a gap in the literature. You can do rigorous, solid research to prove or disprove the existence of this gap, or choose a strand of knowledge to help fill it. Both are solid ways to contribute to scholarship”.
The Jones statement also helps me point out the importance of finding key (anchor) authors in the lit review. As I studied non-regulatory policy instruments I had read Lyon and Montgomery, @maggiedelmas @PeterDauvergne @JaneLister24 ‘s work. Seeing them cited makes me think...
... Jones was exhaustive in his literature review. Though as I note, @PeterDauvergne has an entire book on the risks of greenwashing published by @themitpress - anyhow, I’ll have to ask @SocConsumption if it’s true that sociologists have eschewed greenwashing as a topic. </fin>
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