The Science of Science
The Science of Science by Dashun Wang, published by Cambridge University Press on March 25, 2021, offers a comprehensive overview of the emerging interdisciplinary field that examines the patterns governing scientific careers and the workings of science. This 308-page book delves into various aspects of scientific impact, productivity, creativity, and the dynamics of collaboration, utilizing big data to reveal insights that can influence individual careers and decision-making in the scientific community.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of how metrics can illuminate the fundamental processes of science, alongside anecdotes and clear explanations that make the content accessible to a broad audience. The book addresses critical topics such as data science, algorithms, and the role of failure and success in scientific endeavors. It serves as a resource for scientists, graduate students, policymakers, and administrators interested in understanding and enhancing the role of science in society.
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This is the first comprehensive overview of the ‘science of science,’ an emerging interdisciplinary field that relies on big data to unveil the reproducible patterns that govern individual scientific careers and the workings of science. It explores the roots of scientific impact, the role of productivity and creativity, when and what kind of collaborations are effective, the impact of failure and success in a scientific career, and what metrics can tell us about the fundamental workings of science. The book relies on data to draw actionable insights, which can be applied by individuals to further their career or decision makers to enhance the role of science in society. With anecdotes and detailed, easy-to-follow explanations of the research, this book is accessible to all scientists and graduate students, policymakers, and administrators with an interest in the wider scientific enterprise.
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