The Whys of a Scientific Life PDF
by John R. (University of Manchester, School of Chemistry, United Kingdom) Helliwell
Part of the Global Science Education series
Description
The first in the Focus Series on Global Science Education, The Whys of a Scientific Life examines why scientists do what they do.
Working from a diverse background in scientific research, including academic departments of physics and chemistry, as well as the scientific civil service, the author describes the choices scientists make.
Fundamentally, a scientist asks questions based on curiosity.
In addition, the environment is very important. By influencing their elected governments, society itself shapes the scientific research that is undertaken by scientists.
This book follows on naturally from the author’s last book, Skills for a Scientific Life, which is a how-to guide for scientists and those that aspire to engage in science as a career. Key Features:User friendly and concise, this text dissects the whys of science and discoveryThe author has outstanding experience in mentoring science students and staff, and also in outreach activities for the public and students of all ages including schoolsThe final chapter emphasises the joys of the scientist in research
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- Format:PDF
- Pages:120 pages, 5 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:03/10/2018
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- ISBN:9780429752803
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:120 pages, 5 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:03/10/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9780429752803
