Ordinary Geniuses: Max Delbruck, George Gamow, and the Origins of Genomics andBig Bang Cosmology
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A fascinating tribute to the forefathers of two of today's most exciting scientific fields Thanks to Max Delbruck and George Gamow, today we have mapped the human genome and understand the ramifications of the Big Bang. In his characteristically inviting and elegant style, Gino Segre brings to life the story of these two great scientists and their long friendship and offers an accessible inside look the people behind the scenes of science--the collaboration and competition, the quirks and failures, the role of intuition and luck, and the sense of wonder and curiosity that keeps these extraordinary minds going.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0143121308
ISBN13:9780143121305
Release Date:November 2013
Publisher:Penguin Books
Length:368 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.8" x 8.7"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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