The Whys of a Scientific Life
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The Whys of a Scientific Life

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The Whys of a Scientific Life

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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 discovery
  • The author has outstanding experience in mentoring science students and staff, and also in outreach activities for the public and students of all ages including schools
  • The final chapter emphasises the joys of the scientist in research

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Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2018
ISBN
9780429752797
Edition
1
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Medical Theory, Practice & Reference

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Series Preface
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. About the Author
  11. Chapter 1: Introduction to ā€œBecauseā€
  12. Section I: Fundamental Science
  13. Section II: The Role of Technology
  14. Section III: The Wider Research and Work Environment
  15. Section IV: The Scientistā€™s Inner Self
  16. Section V: Communication of Science
  17. Section VI: Science and Society
  18. Section VII: Fundamentals Revisited
  19. Appendix: Why Do Some Scientists Write How-to Guides about Science?
  20. Index