The science of science / Dashun Wang, Albert-László Barabási.
The science of science / Dashun Wang, Albert-László Barabási.
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Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2021.
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G 2021/0584
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Language
English
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Physical content
x, 303 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color charts ; 24 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Part I: The science of career. Productivity of a scientist -- The h-index -- The Matthew effect -- Age and scientific achievement -- Random impact rule -- The Q-factor -- Hot streaks -- Part II: The science of collaboration. The increasing dominance of teams in science -- The invisible college -- Co...
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Publisher
Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2021.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2021.
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Summary
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 collab...
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The science of science / Dashun Wang, Albert-László Barabási.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [270]-295) and index.
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ebook version : 9781108610834
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©2021
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G 2021/0584
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74VKaRLayPVO
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKaRLayPVO
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ISBN
1108492665
9781108492669
DDC
500
MMS ID
991024392615902626
