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Discover the enlightening journey of academia in 'The Search for Knowledge and Understanding'. This compelling book, written by esteemed neuroscientist Professor Maxwell Bennett, unveils nearly a millennium of intellectual exploration at the University of Sydney, Australia's oldest university. Through meticulously crafted biographies, the author highlights the contributions of 20 prominent scholars across various fields, including medicine, life sciences, physical sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Each chapter delves into the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge, emphasizing how academic freedom fosters groundbreaking research and societal benefits. 'The Search for Knowledge and Understanding' serves not only as a tribute to these pivotal figures but also as a mirror reflecting the profound impact of scholarly inquiry on our world. Ideal for students, educators, and knowledge seekers alike, this book is an essential addition to your collection. A brand new B-format paperback published in 2019 by Sydney University Press, it carries the ISBN 9781742104492. Experience the rich tapestry of scholarship and its enduring legacy. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742104492
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
For nearly a millennium, universities have searched for knowledge, understanding and truth. Internationally renowned neuroscientist, Professor Maxwell Bennett, evaluates the work of 20 of the greatest scholars in the University of Sydney's history and shows how this university's search has benefitted society in manifold ways.
The Search for Knowledge and Understandingdemonstrates an interdisciplinary approach, as Bennett crafts short but insightful biographies of some of the most significant scholars that have worked at Australia's oldest university over the past half century, in medicine, the life sciences, the physical sciences and the humanities and social sciences.
Bennet provides a striking account of how this particular scholarly community has flourished by nurturing scholars and allowing them with the intellectual freedom to pursue their passions. The book clarifies the notion of understanding as it holds in different disciplines and depicts the benefit the world of scholarship can have on the wider community.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742104492
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Sydney University Press
Description:
For nearly a millennium, universities have searched for knowledge, understanding and truth. Internationally renowned neuroscientist, Professor Maxwell Bennett, evaluates the work of 20 of the greatest scholars in the University of Sydney's history and shows how this university's search has benefitted society in manifold ways.
The Search for Knowledge and Understandingdemonstrates an interdisciplinary approach, as Bennett crafts short but insightful biographies of some of the most significant scholars that have worked at Australia's oldest university over the past half century, in medicine, the life sciences, the physical sciences and the humanities and social sciences.
Bennet provides a striking account of how this particular scholarly community has flourished by nurturing scholars and allowing them with the intellectual freedom to pursue their passions. The book clarifies the notion of understanding as it holds in different disciplines and depicts the benefit the world of scholarship can have on the wider community.