Knowing Everything About Nothing

Klappentext In this book John Ziman seeks the answers to crucial questions facing scientists who need to change the direction of their careers. Zusammenfassung In this book! originally published in 1987! John Ziman seeks the answers to crucial questions facing scientists who need to change the direction of their careers. Drawing upon transcripts of open-ended discussions with groups of active scientists he reveals that scientists are often much more technically versatile than they appear. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. Research trails; 2. The research system; 3. Researchers and their work; 4. Versatility; 5. Motivation; 6. Life beyond research; 7. Fostering flexibility; 8. Managing a change; 9. Organisational policies and personal roles; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: John Ziman, John M. Ziman, Ziman John M.
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.03.2010
• EAN: 9780521126076
• ISBN: 978-0-521-12607-6
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); SCIENCE / History, History of Science