The Pope of Physics : Enrico Fermi and the birth of the atomic age
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Author
Contributors
Hoerlin, Bettina, 1939- author.
Published
New York : Picador, 2017.
ISBN
1250143799, 9781250143792, 9781627790055, 1627790055
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Published
New York : Picador, 2017.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xv, 353 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
1250143799, 9781250143792, 9781627790055, 1627790055
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Enrico Fermi is unquestionably among the greats of the world's physicists, the most famous Italian scientist since Galilo. Called "the Pope" by his peers, he was regarded as infallible in his instincts and research. His discoveries changed our world; they led to weapons of mass destruction and conversely to life-saving medical interventions. This unassuming man struggled with issues relevant today, such as the threat of nuclear annihilation and the relationship of science to politics. Fleeing Fascism and anti-Semitism, Fermi became a leading figure in America's most secret project: building the atomic bomb. An examination of the human dramas that touched Fermi's life as well as a thrilling history of scientific innovation in the twentieth century, this is the comprehensive biography that Fermi deserves. --Publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Segrè, G., & Hoerlin, B. (2017). The Pope of Physics: Enrico Fermi and the birth of the atomic age . Picador.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Segrè, Gino and Bettina Hoerlin. 2017. The Pope of Physics: Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age. Picador.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Segrè, Gino and Bettina Hoerlin. The Pope of Physics: Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age Picador, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Segrè, Gino,, and Bettina Hoerlin. The Pope of Physics: Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age Picador, 2017.
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