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SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE: ORIGINS AND ASSESSMENT

by Douglas J. Jackson; J. Philippe Rushton

Published by Sage Publications. 1st. 1987

Almost very good condition. This book addresses the unusual but important topic of "scientific excellence" from a variety of behavioral science perspectives. Black cloth boards, silver title to spine. 381 pages.

Ex-lib with usual library markings, else contents very good.

ISBN: 080392724X
Stock no. 989131

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Contents

  • PART I: ASSESSMENT
  • 1. Mapping the World of Science: Is Citation Analysis a Legitimate Evaluation Tool?
  • PART II: PERSONOLOGICAL ORIGINS
  • 2. Historical Overview of Research on Scientific Abilities
  • 3. The Possible Different personality Dispositions of Scientists and Nonscientists
  • 4. Multiples, Chance, Genius, Creativity, and Zeitgeist
  • 5. Personality Characteristics Associated with High Research Productivity
  • 6. Scientific and Technological Innovation: Its Personological and Motivational Context
  • 7. The Scholarly Impact of Psychologists
  • 8. Evolution and Creativity: Some Playful Musings
  • PART III: SOCIOCULTURAL ORIGINS
  • 9. The Wisdom of Solomon: Avoiding Bias in the Publication Review Process
  • 10. The Role of Journal Editors in the Scientific Process
  • 11. Approaches to Ensuring Quality of Data and Performance: Lessons for Science?
  • 12. Melding Capitalist Versus Socialist Models of Fostering Scientific Excellence
  • 13. Permitting Creativity in Science
  • 14. Development of Scientific Productivity: Impact of Graduate Teaching and Thesis Supervision
  • 15. The Psychology of Women and Scientific Research
  • 16. Women in Science

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