The Whys of a Scientific Life

The book describes why we undertake science and discovery in various forms, and it explores the possible limits of discovery faced jointly by scientists and society in general. The author offers case studies and illustrates how researchers collaborate to tackle science challenges of a larger scope as well as educate future science students.

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 authors 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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