Judging Edward Teller A Closer Look at One of the Most Influential Scientists of the Twentieth Century

Title : Judging Edward Teller A Closer Look at One of the Most Influential Scientists of the Twentieth Century
Author : Istvan Hargittai
Rating : 4.92 (744 Vote)
Publish : 2015-8-1
Format : Hardcover
Pages : 575 Pages
Asin : 1616142219
Language : English

Garwin) 4 pgs., Timeline E.T. Robert J. 4 pgs., Ackn. If you want to know more about the Martians, I suggest the book "The Martians of Science: Five Physicists Who Changed the Twentieth Century", also by Hargittai.. HC 575/456. The McCarthy hearings provided inquisitions that in turn led to the disgrace of Oppenheimer (Father of the Atomic Bomb) and to serious consequences and rejection of E. For those interested in the modern history of science (and physics) and its connection to society, the book is very worth reading. 9 ¼" x 6 ¼". This fabulous book, presenting an excellent picture of Teller and his time, answers this question. "Judging Edward Teller: A Closer Look at one of the Most Influential Scientists of the Twentieth Century", Authored by Istvan Hargittai. It details his passage from Hungary to Germany, then to the United States and its research institutions. Furthermore, Dr. Of course, other significant testing occurred with the first nuclear explosion "Trinity Test" 7-16-1945, & the Bikini 3-1-1954 testing.Many, many of facets revealed in Hargittai's exposition of nuclear reactions center about the imminence of nuclear bomb fears beginning in the late 1930's, c

Teller’s peers viewed this testimony as a betrayal and, in effect, sent him into internal exile, which Hargittai describes as more tormenting to him than his previous emigrations. In this definitive and comprehensive biography, a personal acquaintance of Teller’s presents a balanced portrait of the multifaceted and enigmatic scientist against the backdrop of a turbulent period of history. Strangelove," the driven crusader for the H-Bomb, the villain who destroyed Oppenheimer, or the devoted husband, loyal friend, patriot, and strongly idealistic scientist? This monumental work will reveal the contradictory nature of this complex man in all his strengths, flaws, and brilliance.. Robert Oppenheimer. Drawing for the first time on hitherto unknown archival material from Hungarian, American, and German sources, the author provides fresh insights that help the reader to understand Teller’s motivations, his relationships with friends and foes, and his driven personality. The author reviews the significant facets of Te

Dr. Istvan Hargittai PhD, DSc (Budapest, Hungary), is the author of the critically acclaimed Judging Edward Teller; the six-volume Candid Science series of interviews with famous scientists; The Road to Stockholm: Nobel Prizes, Science, and Scientists; The Martians of Science: Five Physicists Who Changed the Twentieth Century; and The DNA Doctor: Candid Conversations with James D. Watson. Hargittai is Research Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

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An interesting, thorough, and objective discussion of the life of Edward Teller, a brilliant but controversial scientist."-Charles Townes, Nobel laureate, University of California at Berkeley"A must read for those who wish an accurate accounting of Teller and his associates who led the free world into the nuclear era."-Harold M. Agnew, former director of Los Alamos National Laboratory, former chairman of the US General Advisory Committee ACDA"Recommended for college and research libraries’ history of science collections and is highly recommended for lay readers with a penchant for science." -Library Journal'This is a fascinating and educational read. "Excellent. A particularly significant aspect of this text is the light it shines on the struggles and conflicts that ethics plays within science…This book would be a great choice for an advanced or secon