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The Art and Politics of Science

Harold Varmus

The nobel prize winning scientist and former director of the National Institue of Health recalls the events of his life and career in science, in an autobiography that also incorporates scientific information about cancer biology and issues in public health.

Memoir & AutobiographyMemoir & Autobiography · high confidenceMemoir & Autobiography81 signalsLlm Classifier: Memoir & Autobiography -> Memoir & AutobiographyGoogle Books: Biography & Autobiography -> Memoir & AutobiographyGoogle Books: Biography & Autobiography -> BiographyScience & DiscoveryArt, Music & PerformanceEssays & Cultural CriticismMedicine, Health & the Body

Award History

1 wins · 1 total

AwardYearResultCategory / Notes
Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards: Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science2009WinnerOfficial source
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