A Dominant Character
- 384 stránok
- 14 hodin čítania
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 autorom dvoch reportážnych kníh, ktoré sa hlboko ponárajú do politických, kultúrnych a historických síl a ich vplyvu na spoločnosť a životy jednotlivcov. Jeho novinárska práca, zameraná na indický subkontinent, skúma zložité súvislosti medzi týmito oblasťami. Svojím písaním odhaľuje jedinečné perspektívy a ponúka prenikavý pohľad na svet okolo nás.
A Dominant Character: The Radical Science and Restless Politics of J. B. S. Haldane
- 400 stránok
- 14 hodin čítania
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.