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Viking has landed Breakthrough: How to Think Like a Scientist, Learn How to Fail and Embrace the Unknown by author and scientist, Dr Camilla Pang, the youngest person, and first woman of colour, to win the Royal Society Science Book Prize, with her previous book Explaining Humans.
Emily Robertson, editorial director, acquired world rights from Adam Gauntlett at PFD. Breakthrough will be published in April 2024.
The book is described as “a love letter to science” and “more specifically the scientific process”.
Robertson said: “Camilla’s writing is just a dream to spend time with. Her enthusiasm to share her love of science, her captivating storytelling, and the different approach she has to some of life’s biggest questions makes this book incredibly unique and a joy to read. You don’t have to be a science reader to enjoy this book, in fact, the way Camilla writes will have even those who hated science at school falling in love with discoveries in all of its fields.”
Dr Pang added: “Explaining humans relied on the stability of science as my framework for life when I was little. However, as I have grown up, I have actually realised that more often than not it is the complete opposite. Scientific research, much like life, is ever changing — which is part of its curse but also of its beauty. Through exploring the processes and brilliant voices of cutting-edge science, I have navigated this uncertainty and have learnt to embrace it. So this book is all about how I have found a new home in this incredible field and living life as an adult. I really hope other people find comfort and solace in this book, while also awakening their inner scientist.”