The Art of Scientific Investigation
by William I.B. Beveridge
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Author: William I.B. BeveridgeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-11-15
ISBN: 1932846050
Number of pages: 178
Publisher: Blackburn Press
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Book Review: Great book for early-career researchers
Summary: 5 Stars
In 90's I was reading this book's Chinese version in college. I believe it has been translated into more languages. Now I read it again in English in a Christmas holiday after 10 years post-PhD research. It is no doubt a wonderful book in demonstrating and educating the real world of research science and scientists. Beautiful language and great story-telling stytle/technique.
I do not recommend it to absolute beginners - it may be just too abstract. I think it suits more the researchers with several years of experience - they can better understand, appreciate and take advantage of it. They may even add their own experiences and stories to it when they read and say "yes I had that too". Or after reading it they can intentionally use or strengthen some aspects which they vaguely realized before.
Summary of The Art of Scientific Investigation
In The Art of Scientific Investigation, originally published in 1950, W.I.B. Beveridge explores the development of the intuitive side in scientists. The author's object is to show how the minds of humans can best be harnessed to the processes of scientific discovery. This book therefore centers on the "human factor"; the individual scientist. The book reveals the basic principles and mental techniques that are common to most types of investigation. Professor Beveridge discusses great discoveries and quotes the experiences of numerous scientists. "The virtue of Mr. Beveridge's book is that it is not dogmatic. A free and universal mind looks at scientific investigation as a creative art. . . ." The New York TimesResearch Books
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