On the Beauty of Science: A Nobel Laureate Reflects on the Universe, God, and the Nature of Discovery

by Herbert A. Hauptman

In this memoir of a long, distinguished career devoted to scientific research, world-renowned mathematician Herbert A. Hauptman recounts both the joys and the disappointments of his lifelong quest to induce nature to "reveal her secrets."In 1985, Dr. Hauptman received the greatest honor that any scientist can receive, when the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded him and his colleague, Jerome Karle, the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Drs. Hauptman...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591024609
• ISBN13: 9781591024606
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 235 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"

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On The Beauty of the Man

This enlightening book is a unique look into the life and work of one of the most distinguished scientists of our time, Dr. Herbert Hauptman. Dr. Hauptman describes his Nobel Prize winning work from the perspective of a man, husband, and father with a deep love and dedication to his work and his family. Dr. Hauptman's vision in writing this book was to help others not only come to understand better the great importance of basic science in today's advanced technological society but also to gain an appreciation of the beauty of mathematics and the indispensable role which mathematics plays in making such a society possible. In this book Dr. Hauptman has achieved his goal. Dr. Hauptman's wisdom and compassion for his work and life serves as an inspiration for people young and old.