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Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 February 2021

Dashun Wang  and
Albert-László Barabási
Dashun Wang
Affiliation:
Northwestern University, Illinois
Albert-László Barabási
Affiliation:
Northeastern University, Boston
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Here we outline our aims for the book and provide a definition for the science of science. We also identify our audience – scientists and students, science administrators, and policymakers, and those already working on science of science research. We explain that the book is structured into four parts: The Science of Career, The Science of Impact, The Science of Collaboration, and an Outlook on the future of the science of science.

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The Science of Science , pp. 1 - 4
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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  • Introduction
  • Dashun Wang, Northwestern University, Illinois, Albert-László Barabási, Northeastern University, Boston
  • Book: The Science of Science
  • Online publication: 07 February 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108610834.001
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  • Introduction
  • Dashun Wang, Northwestern University, Illinois, Albert-László Barabási, Northeastern University, Boston
  • Book: The Science of Science
  • Online publication: 07 February 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108610834.001
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  • Introduction
  • Dashun Wang, Northwestern University, Illinois, Albert-László Barabási, Northeastern University, Boston
  • Book: The Science of Science
  • Online publication: 07 February 2021
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108610834.001
Available formats
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