The Incidental Tourist: On the Road with a Globetrotting Nobel Prize Winner

Travel becomes more meaningful when you look beyond the destination. The Incidental Tourist by Peter Doherty offers a fascinating blend of travel writing, personal observations, science, and cultural discovery, inviting readers to see the world through the eyes of a Nobel Prize-winning scientist.

About the Book

Over more than three decades, Peter Doherty travelled internationally for his scientific work, visiting places far beyond the laboratory and lecture hall. In this engaging book, he reflects on the people he encounters, the history and culture of the places he visits, and the unexpected discoveries that make travelling an education in itself.

Rather than focusing solely on destinations, Doherty explores the connections between science, society, politics, culture, and everyday life. His thoughtful observations encourage readers to look beyond familiar surroundings and appreciate the stories, ideas, and experiences that can emerge from journeys undertaken for work or other purposes.

Combining travel anecdotes with intellectual curiosity and a scientist's perspective, The Incidental Tourist is an appealing choice for readers interested in travel writing, science, world cultures, and the personal insights that come from exploring unfamiliar places.

About the Author

Peter Doherty is an Australian immunologist who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries concerning the immune system's ability to recognise virus-infected cells. He is also an author whose books explore science and its connections with the wider world.

Product Information

Book Title: The Incidental Tourist: On the Road with a Globetrotting Nobel Prize Winner
Author: Peter Doherty
Publisher: Melbourne University Press
ISBN: 9780522871722
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publication Year: 2018
Pages: 222

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is The Incidental Tourist about?
It explores Peter Doherty's travels during his scientific career, combining personal anecdotes with observations about science, culture, history, and the people he encounters.

2. Who should read this book?
It is suited to readers interested in travel writing, science, cultural discovery, and thoughtful nonfiction.

3. What are the details of this edition?
ISBN 9780522871722 identifies the English-language paperback edition published by Melbourne University Press in 2018, with 222 pages.