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The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize (New Edition): A life in Science Paperback – 2 June 2014

by Peter Doherty (Author)

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Is it possible to be passionate about politics, football or R&B and still be a creative scientist? In this entertaining and inspiring account, Nobel Prize winner Peter Doherty offers readers an insider's guide into discovery science and the individuals who work in it.
Starting with the story of his own career and its improbable origins in the outer suburbs of Brisbane, and its progression to a breakthrough discovery about how human immunity works. Doherty explores the realities of a life in science. How research projects are selected; how discovery science is resourced and organised; the big problems it is trying to solve; and the rewards and pitfalls of a career in scientific research- all these are explored in The Beginner's Guide to Winning the Nobel Prize.
Doherty gives readers an insight into the issues that make him tick including his belief that the mission of science is to help make the world a better place to live in. He also essays answers to some of the great questions of our age. Are Nobel Prize winners exceptional human beings or just lucky? Are GMO crops really dangerous? And why can't scientists and born-again Christians get along?

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282 pages
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English
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MIEGUNYAH PRESS
Publication date

2 June 2014
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13.2 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm
ISBN-10

0522866662
ISBN-13

978-0522866667
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Nobel Prize winner Professor Peter Doherty offers readers an insider's guide into just what scientists do all day.

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Peter Doherty's pioneering research into human immune systems earned him the Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine in 1996. He was Australian of the Year and awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1997 and currently divides his professional time between the University of Melbourne and St Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, where he is helping unravel the mystery of childhood cancer.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ MIEGUNYAH PRESS; 1st edition (2 June 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0522866662
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0522866667
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.2 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm

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Dhruv

Five Stars

Reviewed in India on 24 October 2014

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Dream comes true.. how hard i hv try to find bt last the AMAZONE bring it to me

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John arnold

Loved this book!

Reviewed in the United States on 7 May 2011

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Great book but is definitely not about winning the Nobel Prize. Also, the advice is nothing unique. The real gem of this book is how it discusses the author's path to success, his interests and investment in science, and the sacrifices he and his family made to get there.

I appreciated his humor and his ability to tell an engaging story. If you're interested in learning about the backgrounds behind sciences' most accomplished this is a great start. Recommended for those entering college.

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Mrs. J. B. Bell

A must for everyone

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 December 2010

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This book is not just about winning the Nobel prize but about how to maximise one's own potential. It encourages self confidence and drive which the writer obviously feels is within everyone's capability.

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Mike K

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2017

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Bought as a gift, recipient found it very interesting.

conchie1

the perfect prof

Reviewed in the United States on 31 October 2012

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It's interesting to consider the trajectory of this scientist. He was a brainy boy from the 'burbs who through calmness, consistency and curiosity earned the Nobel Prize. He reflects on what science is, and what it offers to everyone. The book is easy to read in that the author seems very modest and generous, although I struggled to follow some of the more technical explanation. That's part of the pleasure of the read for me.

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