A Dominant Character
- 384 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení
The bold and brilliant biography of maverick British scientist J.B.S. Haldane, one of the twentieth-century's greatest thinkers, by an award-wining author.
Samanth Subramanian Knihy
Samanth Subramanian je autorem dvou reportážních knih, které se hluboce zabývají politickými, kulturními a historickými silami a jejich dopadem na společnost a životy jednotlivců. Jeho novinářská práce, která se zaměřuje na indický subkontinent, zkoumá složité souvislosti mezi těmito oblastmi. Prostřednictvím svého psaní odhaluje jedinečné perspektivy a nabízí pronikavý pohled na svět kolem nás.
A Dominant Character: The Radical Science and Restless Politics of J. B. S. Haldane
- 400 stránek
- 14 hodin čtení
The narrative explores J. B. S. Haldane's extraordinary life, highlighting his early influences from his scientist father and his unique experiences during both World Wars. Known for his groundbreaking work in genetics and evolution, Haldane's adventurous spirit led him to conduct perilous self-experiments and engage in secretive wartime research. Celebrated as a polymath, he left a lasting impact on science, with contemporaries recognizing him as a figure of immense knowledge and creativity, embodying the essence of a true intellectual.