The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize - by Peter Doherty (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Peter Doherty recounts his unlikely path to becoming a Nobel Laureate, revealing how his nonconformist upbringing, sense of being an outsider, and search for a different perspective have shaped his life and work. Beginning with his humble origins in Australia, Doherty shares his early interests and describes his award-winning, influential work with Rolf Zinkernagel on T-cells and the nature of immune defense. In prose that is amusing and astute, Doherty offers a rare insider's look at the realities of being a research scientist. He lucidly explains his own scientific work and the selection, funding, and organization of research projects; the major problems science hopes to solve; and the rewards of a career in scientific research. For Doherty, science plays an important role in improving the world, and he argues that scientists need to do a better job of making their work more accessible to the public. He concludes with tips on how to win a Nobel Prize, including advice on being persistent, generous, and culturally aware.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In <i>The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize</i>, Doherty recounts his unlikely path to becoming a Nobel Laureate. Beginning with his humble origins in Australia, he tells how he developed an interest in immunology and describes his award-winning, influential work with Rolf Zinkernagel on T-cells and the nature of immune defense. In prose that is at turns amusing and astute, Doherty reveals how his nonconformist upbringing, sense of being an outsider, and search for different perspectives have shaped his life and work. <p/>Doherty offers a rare, insider's look at the realities of being a research scientist. He lucidly explains his own scientific work and how research projects are selected, funded, and organized; the major problems science is trying to solve; and the rewards and pitfalls of a career in scientific research. For Doherty, science still plays an important role in improving the world, and he argues that scientists need to do a better job of making their work more accessible to the public. <p/>Throughout the book, Doherty explores the stories of past Nobel winners and considers some of the crucial scientific debates of our time, including the safety of genetically modified foods and the tensions between science and religion. He concludes with some "tips" on how to win a Nobel Prize, including advice on being persistent, generous, and culturally aware, and he stresses the value of evidence. <i>The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Noble Prize</i> is essential reading for anyone interested in a career in science.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize</i> is an interesting and useful read for up-and-coming scientists.--Journal of the American Medical Association<br><br>Doherty opens the vault to the world of science.--Nature<br><br>Important to any aspiring scientist.--Bookwatch<br><br>A charmingly homely account of his own unlikely path toward this pinnacle.--Margaret Wertheim "Los Angeles Times "<br><br>A highly readable introduction to the modern world of scientific research.--Mary Powers "Commercialappeal.com "<br><br>This extended and amusing memoir does show how the path to a Nobel can be rocky and winding.--Jeff Bairstow "Laser Focus World "<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Peter C. Doherty was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1996. He is currently operating active research programs at both St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and the University of Melbourne.
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