9780282327774 - Beyond Persistence: Understanding the Commitment of Pioneers in Emerging Fields of Science and Technology (Classic Reprint) di Rappa, Michael A. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the characteristics of pioneering scientists and their motivations for choosing and persisting in research fields before they gain widespread recognition. Analyzing a survey of neural network researchers, the author finds pioneers to be more driven by the intrinsic intellectual appeal of a subject than by social dynamics. They are less influenced by peers, funding opportunities, or rewards. Compared to their non-pioneering colleagues, pioneers are more likely to perceive their research as their primary interest and intend to stay in the field longer, indicating a strong commitment to their work. Through in-depth examination of pioneering scientists, the book provides valuable insights into the initial stages of scientific discovery and the factors that shape the emergence of new fields of study. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.