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 collabourators 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.
- ISBN10 0786722622
- ISBN13 9780786722624
- Publish Date 1 August 2008 (first published 6 January 1980)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Basic Books
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 416
- Language English