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Advice To A Young Scientist (Paperback)

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To those interested in a life in science, Sir Peter Medawar, Nobel laureate, deflates the myths of invincibility, superiority, and genius; instead, he demonstrates it is common sense and an inquiring mind that are essential to the scientist's calling. He deflates the myths surrounding scientists -- invincibility, superiority, and genius; instead, he argues that it is common sense and an inquiring mind that are essential to the makeup of a scientist. He delivers many wry observations on how to choose a research topic, how to get along wih collaborators and older scientists and administrators, how (and how not) to present a scientific paper, and how to cope with culturally "superior" specialists in the arts and humanities.

Product Details
ISBN: 9780465000920
ISBN-10: 0465000924
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication Date: July 15th, 1981
Pages: 128
Language: English
Series: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Series