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Portraits of discovery : profiles in scientific genius

by George Greenstein

Profiles of ten scientists examine the intersection of their personal lives and major discoveries in fields such as astrophysics and particle physics. These biographical essays explore the social and political factors that influenced their research and achievements.

Accession 30386 ISBN 0471191388 Publisher John Wiley & Sons
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