Shneiderman, Ben
The New ABCs of Research
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198812173
- author:
- Shneiderman, Ben
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 15.49 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Computers, General, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The 21st century's complex challenges require innovative thinking from individuals across various fields. Research solutions are crucial for improving healthcare, food supply, community safety and environmental sustainability.
Ben Shneiderman explores the guiding principles and effective research lifecycle strategies that can help overcome these immense problems. He highlights the importance of teamwork, innovation and collaboration in producing advances that enhance the lives of many people.
This book is a guide for students and junior researchers, as well as a manifesto for senior researchers and policy makers, challenging widely-held beliefs about how applied innovations evolve and how basic breakthroughs are made.