Isbn: 9780520089068 - lise meitner: a life in physics (california studies in the history of science, vol 13, band 11) (4 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Maroon cloth spine over darker colored boards with lettering on spine. The covers are a bit worn and scuffed and the tail and head of the text block are somewhat stained and soiled. The contents are tight and clean. The dust jacket is in better condition, bright and clean. ; Copyright information - dated 1996, the number line begins with "1", volume 13 of the California Studies in the History of Science series and is identified as a Centennial Book. Includes a 20 page section of black and white photos, and an extensive appendix. This biography not only details the development of atomic and nuclear physics during the 20th century but also the prejudice and injustices suffered by women scientists during this period. ; Black and white photos; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xiii, 526 pages pages.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 8vo (23.5 cm), XIII, 526 pp. Publisher's cloth and dust jacket (minor shelf-wear). A captivating biography that illuminates the remarkable life and scientific contributions of Lise Meitner, a pioneering physicist of the 20th century. Ruth Lewin Sime delves into the personal and professional journey of Lise Meitner, from her early days as a student in Vienna to her collaborations with Otto Hahn and the discovery of nuclear fission. Sime highlights Meitner's perseverance in a field dominated by men and her significant contributions to the understanding of atomic physics. Through meticulous research and interviews,the book unveils the challenges and triumphs that Meitner faced as a Jewish woman in science, including her escape from Nazi Germany and her struggles for recognition and equality in a male-dominated scientific community.…