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Avoid boring people : lessons from a life in science / by James D. Watson

By:

Watson, James D., 1928-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Alfred A. Knopf , 2007.Edition: 1st edDescription: 347 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

9780375412844

Other title:

Avoid boring other people [Spine title]

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DDC classification:

92 WAT

LOC classification:

QH3.W34 A3 2007

Summary: From a living legend--James D. Watson, who shared the Nobel Prize for revealing the structure of DNA--comes a personal account of the making of a scientist. Watson shares the less revolutionary secrets he has found to getting along and getting ahead in a competitive world. Each phase of his experience yields age-specific practical advice. A believer in the intellectual promise of youth, Watson offers pointers to beginning scientists about choosing the projects that will shape their careers, the supreme importance of collegiality, and dealing with competitors within the same institution, even one who is a former mentor. Later he addresses the role and needs of science at large universities. Scorning political correctness, this irreverent romp through Watson's life and learning is a guide to anyone plotting a career in science (or most anything else), addressed both to the next generation and those who are entrusted with their minds.--From publisher description.

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Libro - Monografía	Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.	92 WAT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		054144

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"This is a Brozoi book."-- T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

From a living legend--James D. Watson, who shared the Nobel Prize for revealing the structure of DNA--comes a personal account of the making of a scientist. Watson shares the less revolutionary secrets he has found to getting along and getting ahead in a competitive world. Each phase of his experience yields age-specific practical advice. A believer in the intellectual promise of youth, Watson offers pointers to beginning scientists about choosing the projects that will shape their careers, the supreme importance of collegiality, and dealing with competitors within the same institution, even one who is a former mentor. Later he addresses the role and needs of science at large universities. Scorning political correctness, this irreverent romp through Watson's life and learning is a guide to anyone plotting a career in science (or most anything else), addressed both to the next generation and those who are entrusted with their minds.--From publisher description.

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