The Science of Science (Hardcover)

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

這是第一本全面介紹「科學科學」的書籍，這是一個新興的跨學科領域，依賴大數據揭示個別科學家的職業生涯和科學運作中可重複的模式。本書探討科學影響力的根源，生產力和創造力的角色，何時以及何種合作方式有效，科學職業中失敗和成功的影響，以及指標如何告訴我們有關科學基本運作的信息。本書依賴數據提供可行的見解，這些見解可以被個人應用於推進自己的職業生涯，或者被決策者應用於增強科學在社會中的作用。通過軼事和詳細易懂的研究解釋，本書對所有科學家和研究生、政策制定者以及對廣泛科學事業感興趣的管理人員都具有可讀性。