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So far, I have enjoyed reading the memoirs and diaries of many writers, artists, politicians and businessmen. "Living Beyond Boundaries" by Benedict Anderson, a social scientist, was the first memoir I read written by a scientist.
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Reading the memoirs of Benedict Anderson, a political scientist, was a very different and interesting experience for me in this respect. In his work, Anderson explains, starting from his childhood, his family's contribution to his upbringing, the education he received, and his journey towards becoming a scientist, in a style that all readers can easily understand.
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From Anderson's memoirs, how social sciences developed, especially after the Second World War, centered in Europe and America; You can see in detail why studies on Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and Southeast Asia have increased, supported by large funds. Additionally, in his memoirs, Anderson describes the difficulties he encountered during his field studies and what needed to be done to overcome these difficulties; It also lists comparative studies and how these studies can be conducted interdisciplinary.
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When you read Anderson's memoirs, you realize that being a good scientist is a lifelong journey. It is a journey where each step must be taken to the fullest. A journey from learning a foreign language to constantly reading, researching, thinking and writing. As seen in Anderson's story, this is a journey that never ends, even if you retire. I think that readers who are going on this journey, or who want to go on this journey, or who dream of going on this journey, should read this book.
Good reading!