Book Reveiw
Letters To A Young Scientist
Letters To A Young Scientist
By E.O Wilson
Letters to A Young Scientist, by E.O Wilson- Letters to a young Scientist was a fantastic book about pursuing a career in science. The book written by famous Harvard Entomologist ( scientist who studies insects) E.O Wilson, chronicles his successful rise in science. He stresses that young scientists who are not experts in math can still be successful in a scientific career as creativity and ingenuity are key to being successful in science.
Although the book provides valuable information for launching a scientific career it is mainly aimed at a young biologist as opposed to someone who is interested in another field of science. However the book is an interesting read in general even if you do not hope to be a biologist or a scientist at all. It is mostly a memoir on E.O Wilson’s career and things he has noticed along it. It’s not very clear what audience Wilson is trying to reach however its a good read for a 5th grader, 8th grader, college student, or adult.
By Peter Smith