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Memoirs: A Twentiethcentury Journey In Science And Politics
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The Story Of Edward Teller Is The Story Of The Twentieth Century. Born In Hungary In 1908, Teller Witnessed The Rise Of Nazism And Antisemitism, Two World Wars, The Mccarthy Era, And The Changing Face Of Big Science. A Brilliant And Controversial Figure Whose Work On Nuclear Weapons Was Key To The American War Effort, Teller Has Long Believed In Freedom Through Strong Defense, A Philosophy Reflected In His Stance On Arms Control And Nuclear Policy. These Extraordinary Recollections At Last Reveal The Man Behind The Headlinespassionate And Humorous, Devoted And Loyal. In Clear And Compelling Prose, Teller Tells Of The People, Events, And Ideas That Shaped Him As A Scientist, Beginning With His Early Love Of Music And Math, And Continuing With His Study Of Quantum Physics With Werner Heisenberg. Present At Many Of The Pivotal Moments In Modern Science, Teller Also Describes His Friendships With Some Of The Century'S Greatest Mindseinstein, Bohr, Fermi, Szilard, Von Neumann, Oppenheimerand Offers An Honest Account Of The Development Of The Atomic And Hydrogen Bombs. He Also Offers A Moving Portrait Of His Childhood, His Marriage And Family Life, And His Friendship With Physicist Maria Mayer. Writing About Those Aspects Of His Life That Have Had Important Public Consequencesfrom His Conservative Politics To His Relationships With Scientists And Presidentsteller Reveals Himself To Be A Man With Deep Beliefs About Liberty, Security, And The Moral Responsibility Of Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Memoirs: A Twentieth-Century Journey in Science and Politics'? A: The memoir primarily focuses on the life of Edward Teller, chronicling his experiences and contributions to science and politics throughout the twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Edward Teller, a prominent physicist known for his work in nuclear weapons and his influence on arms control and nuclear policy.
- Q: What notable historical events does Edward Teller discuss in his memoir? A: Teller discusses significant events such as the rise of Nazism, World War I and II, the McCarthy era, and the evolution of big science.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been pre-owned but remains in acceptable condition for reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Memoirs: A Twentieth-Century Journey in Science and Politics' have? A: The book contains a total of 544 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Memoirs: A Twentieth-Century Journey in Science and Politics' published? A: The book was published on October 16, 2001.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Memoirs: A Twentieth-Century Journey in Science and Politics'.
- Q: What themes are explored in Teller's memoir? A: The memoir explores themes of freedom, defense, the moral responsibility of science, and Teller's personal beliefs regarding liberty and security.
- Q: Does the book include personal anecdotes from Teller's life? A: Yes, Teller shares personal anecdotes about his childhood, family life, and friendships with influential scientists, which provide insight into his character and beliefs.