In this fascinating biography, Patricia Rife interprets both the life and times of Lise Meitner (1878 1968), providing a rich background of the scientific discoveries and social milieu that affected the research, events, personalities, and politics of 20th century quantum physics. Rife asks the central question of why, given the priority evidence of Meitner's role in the interpretation of nuclear fission, was she too not awarded the Nobel Prize?
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In this fascinating biography, Patricia Rife interprets both the life and times of Lise Meitner (1878 1968), providing a rich background of the scientific discoveries and social milieu that affected the research, events, personalities, and politics of 20th century quantum physics. Rife asks the central question of why, given the priority evidence of Meitner's role in the interpretation of nuclear fission, was she too not awarded the Nobel Prize?
Imprint | Birkhauser Boston |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2006 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | 2007 |
Foreword by | J. A. Wheeler |
Authors | Patricia Rife |
Dimensions | 254 x 178 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 432 |
Edition | 1st ed. 1999. 2nd printing 2006 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8176-4559-5 |
Barcode | 9780817645595 |
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LSN | 0-8176-4559-4 |