Wisdom means
learning to live with ambivalence
and to embrace uncertainty
Helga Nowotny's memoir provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who defied convention in the male-dominated field of science. From her early days in science and technology studies, where she faced bureaucratic hurdles, to her influential role in shaping the European Research Council, Nowotny offers a candid look at her career. She shares personal stories of navigating the complexities of academia and policy, revealing the uncertainties and contingencies that shaped her life and work. This memoir resonates with anyone who has pursued a path less traveled, and offers a glimpse into the resilience and ambition required to succeed in challenging environments.
| ISBN: | 9789882373204 |
| Publication date: | 6th November 2024 |
| Author: | Helga Nowotny |
| Publisher: | The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Genres: |
Biography: religious and spiritual Higher education, tertiary education |
Wisdom means
learning to live with ambivalence
and to embrace uncertainty
Helga Nowotny's memoir provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who defied convention in the male-dominated field of science. From her early days in science and technology studies, where she faced bureaucratic hurdles, to her influential role in shaping the European Research Council, Nowotny offers a candid look at her career. She shares personal stories of navigating the complexities of academia and policy, revealing the uncertainties and contingencies that shaped her life and work. This memoir resonates with anyone who has pursued a path less traveled, and offers a glimpse into the resilience and ambition required to succeed in challenging environments.
Future Needs Wisdom features in the following genres: Biography: religious and spiritual, Higher education, tertiary education
Future Needs Wisdom is available in Hardback
Future Needs Wisdom was written by Helga Nowotny and published by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Press
Future Needs Wisdom has 256 pages