Advice for a Young Investigator
Advice for a Young Investigator Books
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Santiago Ramon y Cajal was a mythic figure in science. Hailed as the father of modern anatomy and neurobiology, he was largely responsible for the modern conception of the brain. His groundbreaking works were New Thoughts on the Structure of the Nervous System and Histology of the Nervous System in Man and Vertebrates. In addition to leaving a legacy of unparalleled scientific research, Cajal sought to educate the novice scientist about how science was done and how he plotting it should be done. This recently rediscovered classic, first published in 1897, is an anecdotal guide for the perplexed new investigator as well as a refreshing resource for the ancient pro. Cajal was a pragmatist, aware of the pitfalls of being too idealistic–and he had a sense of humor, particularly evident in his diagnoses of various stereotypes of eccentric scientists. The book covers everything from valuable personality traits for an investigator to social factors conducive to scientific work.Amazon.com Review
Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852-1934) was an incredible scientist–he made invaluable contributions to neuroanatomy, including some of the most gorgeous scientific illustrations since Vesalius. He was also a well loved author, and above all a dedicated teacher, offering fatherly advice to students and young researchers on a wide range of topics. After he achieved success as a scientist, he wrote the first edition of Reglas y Consejos sobre Investigación Biológia (los tonicos de la voluntad) (1916). That work has been retranslated and presented by MIT Press as Advice for a Young Investigator. Although the wisdom contained in this slim, elegant volume is nearly a century ancient, it is as fresh and helpful today as it no doubt was then. What student or researcher wouldn’t benefit from advice given by a mentor who has carefully examined his own life and career? Translator Larry Swanson writes in the foreword:
Hard work, ambition, patience, humility, seriousness, and passion for work, family, and people were among the traits he considered essential. But above all, master technique and yield original data; all the rest will follow.
Cajal’s guidance on such things as the scientific method, resolve, undue admiration of authority, passion for reputation, reading, and “diseases of the will” is priceless. Every page of this small book is filled with read-aloud gems:
If a solution fails to appear after all of this, and yet we feel success is just nearly the corner, try resting for a even as…. Like the early morning frost, this intellectual refreshment withers the parasitic and nasty vegetation that smothers the excellent seed. Bursting forth at last is the flower of truth.
Whether you’re writing a dissertation, winning novelist’s block to get that paper submitted to a journal, beginning a new research project, or just starting out in a scientific career, Advice for a Young Investigator will inspire, educate, and amuse you. –Therese Littleton
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This experienced scientist speaks words of wisdom. Consult this text for authoritative in rank before embarking on your career. Covers remote topics that you may not have even plotting about before.
Rating: 5 / 5
There are very few top-notch researchers who also are excellent at teaching others on how to do major research. This is a significant book on the characters required and the methods/administer needed to conduct major research. Highly not compulsory for graduate students as well as young scientists.
Rating: 5 / 5
I gave this to my husband. he’s trying to pursue a career in medical research with several years of research experience and medical school and residency behind him. He’s read it through a few times (It’s not that long) and finds it to be remarkably up to date despite being written >100 years ago. The personalities, struggles and successes are all relevant today. Overall, he’s been remarkably impressed with this.
Rating: 5 / 5
a wonderfully written, sharp, succinct account of how and why we should do research. for anyone embarking on long term work in the natural or social sciences this book provides invaluable advice. if only everyone worked this way!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a fantastic book for anyone who is embarking on research life journey. It should be a madatory reading for all persons getting training in research.
Rating: 5 / 5