Lise Meitner (1878-1968) was a pioneer of nuclear physics and codiscoverer, with Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann, of nuclear fission. This "riveting and masterful account of a scientist's devotion to physics . . . blends . . science and history with seamless ease" (Marcia Bartusiak, "Washington Post Book World"). 32 photos.
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Lise Meitner (1878-1968) was a pioneer of nuclear physics and codiscoverer, with Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann, of nuclear fission. This "riveting and masterful account of a scientist's devotion to physics . . . blends . . science and history with seamless ease" (Marcia Bartusiak, "Washington Post Book World"). 32 photos.
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New. 1997. Reprint. Paperback. Lise Meitner (1878-1968) was a pioneer of nuclear physics and co-discoverer, with Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann, of nuclear fission. This book tells the story of this brilliant woman whose extraordinary life illustrates not only the dramatic scientific progress but also the injustice and destruction that have marked the twentieth century. Series: California Studies in the History of Science. Num Pages: 540 pages, 32 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BG; PHN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1072. A Life in Physics. Series: California Studies in the History of Science. 540 pages, 32 b&w photographs. Lise Meitner (1878-1968) was a pioneer of nuclear physics and co-discoverer, with Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann, of nuclear fission. This book tells the story of this brilliant woman whose extraordinary life illustrates not only the dramatic scientific progress but also the injustice and destruction that have marked the twentieth century. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BG; PHN. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 37. Weight: 772......We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New in new dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 540 p. Contains: Illustrations. California Studies in the History of Science, 13. Audience: General/trade.