A Dominant Character
- 384pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
The bold and brilliant biography of maverick British scientist J.B.S. Haldane, one of the twentieth-century's greatest thinkers, by an award-wining author.
Samanth Subramanian Libri
Samanth Subramanian crea narrazioni avvincenti all'incrocio tra politica, cultura e storia, esplorando il loro profondo impatto sulla società e sulla vita individuale. Come corrispondente focalizzato sul subcontinente indiano, il suo reportage approfondisce le intricate connessioni tra queste forze. Attraverso la sua prosa distintiva, scopre prospettive uniche e offre ai lettori una visione penetrante del mondo che li circonda.
A Dominant Character: The Radical Science and Restless Politics of J. B. S. Haldane
- 400pagine
- 14 ore di lettura
The narrative explores J. B. S. Haldane's extraordinary life, highlighting his early influences from his scientist father and his unique experiences during both World Wars. Known for his groundbreaking work in genetics and evolution, Haldane's adventurous spirit led him to conduct perilous self-experiments and engage in secretive wartime research. Celebrated as a polymath, he left a lasting impact on science, with contemporaries recognizing him as a figure of immense knowledge and creativity, embodying the essence of a true intellectual.