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Title: Advice for a Young Investigator
by Ramon Y Cajal, Neely Swanson, Larry W. Swanson
ISBN: 0-262-18191-6
Publisher: Bradford Book
Pub. Date: 26 February, 1999
Format: Hardcover
Volumes: 1
List Price(USD): $27.95
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Average Customer Rating: 4.89 (9 reviews)

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Rating: 5
Summary: True inspiration
Comment: A good book captures the time in which it was written, and preserves that time for the future. A great book describes all times. Most of this book is great, current and pertinent a century after its first edition.

I was glad to see a scientist describe science as a personal, passionate, maybe even religious act. He describes the progress of a life in science, from young researcher, to professional, teacher, and finally retiree. At every step, he describes the emotional, social, and even spiritual value of that stage of life. Best, he speaks from an acknowledged place within the world of science.

Only a few parts of this book seem dated. Many specifics of a biologist's education have changed, though some - like the Zeiss brand name - have not. Marie Curie notwithstanding, he assumed that men would generally make or direct the real contributions. Women mattered mostly as support for the husband, though he did note that educated and professional women might be the most understanding company.

What he says about scientists is equally true about serious artists - the dedication, intellectual honesty, and rewards are much the same. His examples are nearly all drawn from the sciences, though. That may prevent artists from seeing themselves in his descriptions and prescriptions.

This book is true inspiration. I can't wait to pass it along.

Rating: 5
Summary: Experienced scientist
Comment: This experienced scientist speaks words of wisdom. Consult this text for authoritative information before embarking on your career. Covers remote topics that you may not have even thought about before.

Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Book, poor translation job
Comment: Santiago Ramon y Cajal was a genius of his time, this books is an excellent description of himself and his research methods, but it is unbelievable that the translators decide NOT TO INCLUDE SOME CHAPTERS of the original! Anyone who can read Spanish should avoid this translation and go for the original

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