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Exploring the complexities of being a modern scientist, the book challenges conventional distinctions like biological versus social sciences and nature versus nurture. Daniel Nettle advocates for embracing the puzzles and anomalies of human life rather than relying on oversimplified categories. Through a collection of humorous and autobiographical essays, he reflects on the unique frustrations and possibilities encountered in the pursuit of scientific understanding, encouraging readers to appreciate the interconnectedness of various scientific disciplines.
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Hanging on to the Edges: Essays on Science, Society and the Academic Life, Daniel Nettle
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Hanging on to the Edges: Essays on Science, Society and the Academic Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Daniel Nettle
- Publisher
- Open Book Publishers
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9781783745807
- Category
- Social sciences, Nature in general, Biology
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of being a modern scientist, the book challenges conventional distinctions like biological versus social sciences and nature versus nurture. Daniel Nettle advocates for embracing the puzzles and anomalies of human life rather than relying on oversimplified categories. Through a collection of humorous and autobiographical essays, he reflects on the unique frustrations and possibilities encountered in the pursuit of scientific understanding, encouraging readers to appreciate the interconnectedness of various scientific disciplines.