My Lunch with Shostakovich (Hardcover)


Jack Hollander has given us a lucid and fascinating account of his life as a nuclear scientist, environmentalist, musician and humanist. Written in celebration of his 80th birthday, he recounts his growing up in the Great Depression years, his research work during the golden era of nuclear physics and his subsequent role as a leader in environmental science and policy. He engagingly describes his encounters with notable world figures, and provides insightful critiques of contemporary scientific, environmental, and social issues.

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Jack Hollander has given us a lucid and fascinating account of his life as a nuclear scientist, environmentalist, musician and humanist. Written in celebration of his 80th birthday, he recounts his growing up in the Great Depression years, his research work during the golden era of nuclear physics and his subsequent role as a leader in environmental science and policy. He engagingly describes his encounters with notable world figures, and provides insightful critiques of contemporary scientific, environmental, and social issues.

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Imprint

Lulu.Com

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

August 2009

Availability

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

First published

August 2009

Authors

Dimensions

229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T)

Format

Hardcover - Laminated cover

Pages

308

ISBN-13

978-0-557-08555-2

Barcode

9780557085552

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LSN

0-557-08555-1



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