Judging Edward Teller

Judging Edward Teller
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Publisher : Prometheus Books
Total Pages : 575
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ISBN-10 : 9781616142698
ISBN-13 : 1616142693
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Download or read book Judging Edward Teller written by Istvan Hargittai and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-12-31 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A personal acquaintance of Teller's presents the definitive, balanced portrait of the scientist against the backdrop of a turbulent period of history, and reveals the contradictory nature of this complex man in all his strengths, flaws, and brilliance.


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