Nobel Prizes And Life Sciences

Erling Norrby (The Royal Swedish Academy Of Sciences, Sweden)

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English

World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
24 September 2010

Science funding & policy

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The Nobel Prizes in natural sciences have developed to become a unique measure of scientific excellence. Using archival documents, which have been released (50 years secrecy) for scholarly work, the author expertly traces the strengths and weaknesses of the Nobel system as exemplified by individual prizes. Surveys of the more than 100 years that the Prizes have been awarded are also presented.

This book discusses the most important prize in the world of science and gives unique historical insights into how the laureate selection process has developed to secure optimal choice.

No other book has been published which draws from previously classified archival materials to the extent that this book does. It indirectly deals with factors that foster scientific discoveries viz. the role of both individuals and institutions and thus provides invaluable insights for researchers, institutions and anyone interested in science.

By: Erling Norrby (The Royal Swedish Academy Of Sciences Sweden)
Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of Publication: Singapore
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 703g
ISBN: 9789814299374
ISBN 10: 9814299375
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 24 September 2010
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active