Impressions of Watson Through 50 Years

摘要

I have never seen Jim Watson in a boring mood. Inspiring Science: Jim Watson and the Age of DNA explains why. It isn't that Jim is the most witty conversationalist or the most eloquent lecturer. It's because he always is interested in some new, grandiose project―one usually ahead of its time. Considered premature by conventional minds, his projects require eloquent explanations and Watson can deliver. His excellent scientific logic and peremptory dismissal of objections help overcome initial skepticism and inertia. Edited by John Inglis, Joseph Sambrook, and Jan Witkowski (past or current colleagues of Watson at Cold Spring Harbor), Inspiring Science does a splendid job of describing Watson's roles as a leader of DNA research, administrator, mentor, and writer as well as his visionary, and sometimes controversial, personality.