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The narrative explores the life of Abraham Pais, a prominent theoretical physicist, detailing his experiences during Nazi-occupied Holland and his subsequent life in America, particularly at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Through engaging anecdotes, he shares insights about renowned figures like Oppenheimer, Einstein, and Bohr, alongside notable non-scientists. Pais's enthusiasm for science and his unique perspective as a cosmopolitan individual enrich the memoir, blending personal history with a broader commentary on scientific development and cultural experiences.
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A Tale of Two Continents, Abraham Pais
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2014
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- Titul
- A Tale of Two Continents
- Podtitul
- A Physicist's Life in a Turbulent World
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Abraham Pais
- Vydavatel
- Princeton University Press
- Rok vydání
- 2014
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 552
- ISBN13
- 9780691600499
- Kategorie
- Životopisy a myšlenky
- Anotace
- The narrative explores the life of Abraham Pais, a prominent theoretical physicist, detailing his experiences during Nazi-occupied Holland and his subsequent life in America, particularly at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. Through engaging anecdotes, he shares insights about renowned figures like Oppenheimer, Einstein, and Bohr, alongside notable non-scientists. Pais's enthusiasm for science and his unique perspective as a cosmopolitan individual enrich the memoir, blending personal history with a broader commentary on scientific development and cultural experiences.