Rivals in Science - The Stories Behind the Discoveries That Changed the World

Pasquale De Marco

Beschreibung

From the ancient Greeks to the present day, scientific rivalries have been a driving force behind some of the most important discoveries in human history. In this book, we explore the complex and fascinating world of scientific rivalries, learning about the scientists who have been driven by rivalry to achieve great things, and considering the ethical dilemmas that scientific rivalries can pose.

We meet some of the most famous and influential scientists in history, including Isaac Newton, Gottfried Leibniz, Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, and Francis Crick. We learn about the rivalries that fueled their work, and the discoveries that resulted from those rivalries.

We also explore the ethical dilemmas that scientific rivalries can pose. For example, what happens when two scientists claim credit for the same discovery? Or when a scientist cuts corners in order to win a race to be the first to publish a finding?

Finally, we look to the future and consider how scientific competition will evolve in the years to come. In an increasingly interconnected and globalized world, how will scientists collaborate and compete? And what role will ethics play in the future of scientific research?

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, the psychology of competition, or the future of scientific research. It is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most important forces in human history.

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Verfügbar seit: 02.06.2025.

Drucklänge: 160 Seiten.

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