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A Life in Science
Dr C.N.R. Rao talks about his journey and what it takes to become a great scientist. With rare photos, the book covers his early years, his inspirations, the odds he had to overcome to pursue his dream, and what it means to be a scientist in India.
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 9, 2016
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C.N.R. Rao
56 books8 followersChintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, also known as C.N.R. Rao, is an Indian chemist who has worked mainly in solid-state and structural chemistry. He was awarded the Hughes Medal by the Royal Society in 2000, and he became the first recipient of the India Science Award, instituted by the Government of India, for his contributions to solid state chemistry and materials science, awarded in 2004.
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July 8, 2023
It's just an memoir talkin' through the long and illustrious career of prof CNR Rao.
The only reason I don't like this book is that the writing is absolutely bland and lifeless. It has paragraphs and paragraphs of " i contributed to this..." , "I published this...", "I worked for this..." . The writing is not inspirational or enchanting rather feels like reading a boring 264 pages memoir.
My only takeaway from this book is that he writes about the lack of funding in the field of science and as an engineer myself I will take it with me, for i feel that taking up science without money and administration is just hoax.
I will be contributing to science but it will be both in administrative and technology fields. Its far better to take up India to the forefront by posing as a leader rather than being a powerless but nerdy brilliant mind in some corner of a lab.
Power and money are important when I want to take India to the forefront. And I will certainly be doing it. (This Goodreads post serves as my commitment to my words).✨
The only reason I don't like this book is that the writing is absolutely bland and lifeless. It has paragraphs and paragraphs of " i contributed to this..." , "I published this...", "I worked for this..." . The writing is not inspirational or enchanting rather feels like reading a boring 264 pages memoir.
My only takeaway from this book is that he writes about the lack of funding in the field of science and as an engineer myself I will take it with me, for i feel that taking up science without money and administration is just hoax.
I will be contributing to science but it will be both in administrative and technology fields. Its far better to take up India to the forefront by posing as a leader rather than being a powerless but nerdy brilliant mind in some corner of a lab.
Power and money are important when I want to take India to the forefront. And I will certainly be doing it. (This Goodreads post serves as my commitment to my words).✨
April 28, 2024
Personal and unexpectedly honest account of one of India’s most prolific scientists who is sadly unknown beyond the scientific community. A recommended read to know about chemistry, experimental research, and Indian science research and education since the 1950s.
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