Ordinary Geniuses: How Two Mavericks Shaped Modern Science

by Gino Segrè

Book Overview

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...

• 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