The scientific study of man is the most difficult of all branches of knowledge. —Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
Source: The Poet at the Breakfast Table, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., Chapter XI
The scientific study of man is the most difficult of all branches of knowledge. —Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
Source: The Poet at the Breakfast Table, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., Chapter XI
Writing for Social Scientists: How to Start and Finish Your Thesis, Book, or Article by Howard Becker is much more than a guide to writing; it is a guide to becoming a prolific (and thus successful) academic. Whereas many books on writing focus on style and grammar, Becker takes a broader view, covering everything from the writing process (“writing is a form of thinking”) to common pitfalls (the “One Right Way”) to writing’s place in research (think “working draft”). Becker illustrates his ideas with examples from his career as a professor of sociology, and his sociological perspective is refreshing, even liberating. If you’re an academic looking for ways to put off writing that next paper, I highly recommend this book.