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Exploring the complexities of human life, the author challenges the rigid distinctions often made in scientific discourse, such as biological versus social sciences and nature versus nurture. Through a series of engaging essays, derived from humorous and autobiographical blog posts, the book delves into the puzzles and anomalies that arise in scientific inquiry. It serves as a reflection on the possibilities and frustrations faced by scientists today, encouraging a more nuanced understanding of the interconnectedness of various fields of study.
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Hanging on to the Edges, Daniel Nettle
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- 2018
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- Title
- Hanging on to the Edges
- Subtitle
- Essays on Science, Society and the Academic Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Daniel Nettle
- Publisher
- Open Book Publishers
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9781783745814
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of human life, the author challenges the rigid distinctions often made in scientific discourse, such as biological versus social sciences and nature versus nurture. Through a series of engaging essays, derived from humorous and autobiographical blog posts, the book delves into the puzzles and anomalies that arise in scientific inquiry. It serves as a reflection on the possibilities and frustrations faced by scientists today, encouraging a more nuanced understanding of the interconnectedness of various fields of study.