{"product_id":"the-whys-of-a-scientific-life-9781032338859","title":"The Whys of a Scientific Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Whys of a Scientific Life explores why scientists pursue their work, considering curiosity, environment, and society's influence. It follows Skills for a Scientific Life, a how-to guide for scientists. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 120 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Whys of a Scientific Life, the inaugural installment in the Focus Series on Global Science Education, delves into the motivations behind the actions of scientists. Drawing from a diverse background in scientific research, encompassing academic departments of physics and chemistry as well as the scientific civil service, the author elucidates the decision-making processes of scientists. At its core, a scientist's curiosity drives their inquiries. Furthermore, the environment plays a pivotal role in shaping the scientific research undertaken by scientists. Society, through its elected governments, exerts influence on the research agenda pursued by scientists. This book serves as a natural continuation of the author's previous work, Skills for a Scientific Life, which serves as a practical guide for scientists and individuals aspiring to pursue a career in science.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUser-friendly and concise, this text dissects the whys of science and discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author possesses exceptional experience in mentoring science students and staff, as well as engaging in outreach activities for the public and students of all ages, including schools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe final chapter emphasizes the joys of the scientist in research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 220g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 x 138 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032338859\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John R. Helliwell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44103792427258,"sku":"9781032338859","price":22.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_6310fdbc-c7e7-4e01-941a-cb8ba96ea1e1.jpg?v=1657916760","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-whys-of-a-scientific-life-9781032338859","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}