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Letters to a Young Scientist

By: Edward O. Wilxon
Narrated by: Joe Barrett
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Pulitzer Prize–winning biologist Edward O. Wilson imparts the wisdom of his storied career to the next generation.

Edward O. Wilson has distilled sixty years of teaching into a book for students, young and old. Reflecting on his coming-of-age in the South as a Boy Scout and a lover of ants and butterflies, Wilson threads these twenty-one letters, each richly illustrated, with autobiographical anecdotes that illuminate his career - both his successes and his failures - and his motivations for becoming a biologist. At a time in human history when our survival is more than ever linked to our understanding of science, Wilson insists that success in the sciences does not depend on mathematical skill, but rather a passion for finding a problem and solving it. From the collapse of stars to the exploration of rain forests and the oceans’ depths, Wilson instills a love of the innate creativity of science and a respect for the human being’s modest place in the planet’s ecosystem in his readers.

©2013 Edward O. Wilson (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Biological Sciences Science Inspiring Career Genetics Paleontology

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There is useful information in here, but many irrelevant or too extented stories (for me a little boring)

Too much about ants

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must read, an honest inside perspective of a scientist. well thought out and never a bore.

for aspiring scientists

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Its a really good book for those who want to pursue a career as a scientist.

A nice book to read

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When I was in my scientific training I wish that this book had been written. It provides much in the way of encouragement and is full of heart, providing hope to the many undergraduate scientists out there. Particularly, for those students wondering if there is a future in their chosen fields and those in high school considering a career in science, you all must read this book!

Wonderful!

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Just finished up my PhD and moving on to a Postdoctoral fellowship. I think I'll be writing the principles shared here on my wall for safe keeping!

For those is science, this is a must!

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Very interseting learning how Edward O. Wilson carved his career and all the helpful advice he gives in this fantastic book to future generations of scientists. He talks about his career in Antomology, although these creatures appear small, he writes about them in a way which can be transfered into the biggest of biologicial studies. Highly recomend this book to any one at the begining of their science studies or career.

Enchanting and exciting

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