The World of Andrei Sakharov - Gennady Gorelik
A Russian Physicist's Path to Freedom
KORTE INHOUD
Hardcover, dj, in-8, 457 pp.
Recently declassified documents show that Sakharov's metamorphosis was caused by professional concerns, particularly regarding the development of an antiballistic missile defense."--Jacket.
"The World of Andrei Sakharov: A Russian Physicist's Path to Freedom" is a comprehensive biography of the esteemed physicist and Nobel laureate, Andrei Sakharov. Authored by Gennady Gorelik and Antonina W. Bouis, the book delves into Sakharov's life, his scientific accomplishments, and his transformation into a human rights activist. The narrative provides a unique perspective on the Cold War era, as it explores Sakharov's role in the development of the hydrogen bomb and his subsequent advocacy for civil liberties and reform in the Soviet Union. The book is not just a biography but also a detailed account of the political and social changes that took place in Russia during Sakharov's lifetime. It is a must-read for those interested in physics, history, and human rights.
Recently declassified documents show that Sakharov's metamorphosis was caused by professional concerns, particularly regarding the development of an antiballistic missile defense."--Jacket.
"The World of Andrei Sakharov: A Russian Physicist's Path to Freedom" is a comprehensive biography of the esteemed physicist and Nobel laureate, Andrei Sakharov. Authored by Gennady Gorelik and Antonina W. Bouis, the book delves into Sakharov's life, his scientific accomplishments, and his transformation into a human rights activist. The narrative provides a unique perspective on the Cold War era, as it explores Sakharov's role in the development of the hydrogen bomb and his subsequent advocacy for civil liberties and reform in the Soviet Union. The book is not just a biography but also a detailed account of the political and social changes that took place in Russia during Sakharov's lifetime. It is a must-read for those interested in physics, history, and human rights.
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2005Uitgever: Oxford University Press, USA424 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 019515620XISBN-13: 9780195156201Koop dit boek tweedehands
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The World of Andrei Sakharov - A Russian Physicist's Path to Freedom
Hardcover, dj, in-8, 457 pp.
Recently declassified documents show that Sakharov's metamorphosis was caused by professional concerns, particularly regarding the development of an antiballistic missile defense."--Jacket.
"The World of Andrei Sakharov: A Russian Physicist's Path to Freedom" is a comprehensive biography of the esteemed physicist and Nobel laureate, Andrei Sakharov. Authored by Gennady Gorelik and...
The World of Andrei Sakharov - A Russian Physicist's Path to Freedom
Hardcover, dj, in-8, 457 pp.
Recently declassified documents show that Sakharov's metamorphosis was caused by professional concerns, particularly regarding the development of an antiballistic missile defense."--Jacket.
"The World of Andrei Sakharov: A Russian Physicist's Path to Freedom" is a comprehensive biography of the esteemed physicist and Nobel laureate, Andrei Sakharov. Authored by Gennady Gorelik and...
