What do Astrophysics and the World's Oldest Profession have in Common?

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2008atcr.book..145L
López Corredoira, Martín
Bibliographical reference

Against the Tide. A Critical Review by Scientists of How Physics and Astronomy Get Done. M. López-Corredoira, C. Castro-Perelman, Eds. Universal Publishers, Boca Raton, Florida, USA. ISBN-13:9781599429939, p. 145

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2008
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1
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1
Citations
4
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1
Description
In the present paper I want to tell of my impressions about the world of research in astrophysics, which I know from close observation. I see with certain pessimism the actual state of astrophysics, as well as of other sciences with similar problems. There are many charms in the profession, as many charms as in love, but not when they are in the service of mercantile aims.
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Non-refereed

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