Scientific Excellence

by Jackson, Douglas Northrop; Rushton, J. Philippe

• ISBN13: 9780803927247
• ISBN10: 080392724X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1987-04-01
• Publisher: Sage Pubns

Summary

Scientific Excellence highlights the need for research into the processes that facilitate the generation, systematization and transmission of knowledge. The contributors -- eminent researchers in the field -- assess the present state of the discipline and give directions for future research. The volume covers a variety of important concerns, including: the understanding of cognitive and noncognitive determinants of scientific creativity in order to increase scientific productivity; the need to understand the socio-cultural matrix in which knowledge is accumulated and disseminated; and the importance of both environmental and personal influences upon continued productivity.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Assessment

Mapping the World of Science

Is Citation Analysis a Legitimate Evaluation Tool?

Personological Origins

Historical Overview of Research on Scientific Abilities

The Possible Different Personality Dispositions of Scientists and Nonscientists

Multiples, Chance, Genius, Creativity, and Zeitgeist

Personality Characteristics Associated with High Research Productivity

Scientific and Technological Innovation

Its Personological and Motivational Context

The Scholarly Impact of Psychologists

Evolution and Creativity

Some Playful Musings

Sociocultural Origins

The Wisdom of Solomon

Avoiding Bias in the Publication Review Process

The Role of Journal Editors in the Scientific Process

Approaches to Ensuring Quality of Data and Performance

Lessons for Science?

Melding Capitalist Versus Socialist Models of Fostering Scientific Excellence

Permitting Creativity in Science

Development of Scientific Productivity

Impact of Graduate Teaching and Thesis Supervision

The Psychology of Women and Scientific Research

Women in Science

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