Essays on the Future: In Honor of Nick Metropolis

by Gian-Carlo Rota and Siegfried Hecker

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This collection represents a unique undertaking in scientific publishing to honor Nick Metropolis, the last survivor of the World War II Manhattan Project in Los Alamos. In this volume, some of the leading scientists and humanists of our time have contributed essays related to their respective disciplines, exploring various aspects of future developments in science and society, philosophy, national security, nuclear power, pure and applied mathematics,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1461268982

ISBN13:9781461268987

Release Date:October 2012

Publisher:Birkhauser

Length:276 Pages

Weight:0.93 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Education & Reference History & Philosophy Math Mathematics Nuclear Physics Physics Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Technology

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