Reactions on reading “The withering of criticism”;

Abstract

Purpose

The paper outlines my reactions on reading Tony Tinker's paper: “The withering of criticism”.

Design/methodology/approach

It describes how I read the paper with increasing feelings of frustration.

Findings

In the end I was quite negative about the prospects for critical accounting research and feel that this is unfortunately a lost opportunity.

Originality/value

I point out that Tinker's paper contains a number of new avenues to be explored and new insights which can be gained, but these are in danger of being lost amid continuing internecine strife.

Citation

Scapens, R.W. (2005), "Reactions on reading “The withering of criticism”;", Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Vol. 18 No. 1, pp. 147-149. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513570510584692