Edinburgh Research Explorer Constructing a story to live by Citation for published version: Willis, A 2012, 'Constructing a story to live by: Ethics, emotions and academic practice in the context of climate change', Emotion, Space and Society, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 52-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emospa.2011.03.001 Digital Object Identifier (DOI): 10.1016/j.emospa.2011.03.001 Link: Link to publication record in Edinburgh Research Explorer Document Version: Peer reviewed version Published In: Emotion, Space and Society Publisher Rights Statement: © Willis, A. (2012). Constructing a story to live by: Ethics, emotions and academic practice in the context of climate change. Emotion, Space and Society, 5(1), 52-59. 10.1016/j.emospa.2011.03.001 General rights Copyright for the publications made accessible via the Edinburgh Research Explorer is retained by the author(s) and / or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing these publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. Take down policy The University of Edinburgh has made every reasonable effort to ensure that Edinburgh Research Explorer content complies with UK legislation. If you believe that the public display of this file breaches copyright please contact
[email protected] providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately and investigate your claim. Download date: 02. Oct. 2021 Constructing a Story to Live By: Ethics, Emotions and Academic Practice in the Context of Climate Change Abstract: Starting from the concept of the narrative-self, this paper explores the everyday ethics of research and academic practice as seen through the storied-experiences of two women who have chosen their careers through their desire to contribute meaningfully to the resolution of environmental issues.