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Summary: An excellent description of a life of scientific adventure.
Review: As an ecologist, I knew little of Prof. Schmidt- Nielsen's research. However, I was impressed by three aspects of his autobiography:1. He showed that research in the field or the lab can be a real adventure. 2. His approach to research was a strong combination of observation and humane experiment- ation. 3. He is a scientist who can write clearly, with no reliance on jargon used only by scientists in his profession. This is a book I recommend to scientists, budding scientists, and anyone curious about the way scientists live and love!
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Summary: Exceptionally gripping to the curious scientist in all of us
Review: Schmidt-Nielsen's book, "The Camel's Nose..." is a history of science in the 20th C., a textbook on physiology, and a personal journal. From the first page I was as fascinated with his research subjects as he was! It was refreshing to learn of a time when personal curiosity and professional work were not at odds with each other, but worked to create the best possible research and a happy life. Schmidt-Nielsen believes that scientific literature should not be convoluted, and his memoirs follow this rule. I highly recommend this book to anyone who still has their childhood curiosity about how non-human animals work! A science degree is not necessary to be totally enthralled by his work and life.
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