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The Road to Stockholm - Nobel Prizes, Science, and Scientists (Paperback, New Ed)
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The Road to Stockholm - Nobel Prizes, Science, and Scientists (Paperback, New Ed)
Series: Oxford Paperbacks
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The Nobel Prize is by far the highest recognition a scientist may
receive and the only one with which the general public is familiar.
Its prestige has reached improbable heights. At the same time a lot
of myth surrounds the Nobel Prize, and this is compounded by the
fact that people tend to view scientists with some bewilderment.
This book introduces the process of selection of the laureates,
discusses the ingredients for scientific discovery and for getting
recognition. It reviews the decisive moments of scientific careers
en route to the Nobel Prize, points to characteristic features of
the laureates, the importance of mentors and venues in scientific
careers and other components of success. It also covers some
discoverers and discoveries for whom and for which the Nobel Prize
never materialized. Whereas there is no general recipe for
receiving the Nobel Prize, there are common features of successful
scientific careers. The book reveals some information about the
scientists' lives and careers that may guide other scientists in
increasing their chances of becoming more effective and better
recognized players - although it is not expected to help anyone to
receive the Nobel Prize! For the general reader The Road to
Stockholm reveals the human face of scientists and the human side
of their endeavours. The Nobel Prize has served as inspiration for
scientists and the general public for a hundred years: this book
discusses its problems and celebrates its triumphs.
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