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Drive and curiosity, what fuels the passion for science, István Hargittai ; foreword by Carl Djerassi

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Drive and curiosity, what fuels the passion for science, István Hargittai ; foreword by Carl Djerassi

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-320) and index

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facsimilesphotographsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Drive and curiosity

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

István Hargittai ; foreword by Carl Djerassi

Sub title

what fuels the passion for science

Summary

Uncovers a singular personality characteristic, motivational factor, or circumstance that, in addition to their extraordinary drive and curiosity, led fifteen eminent scientists to achieve some of the most notable discoveries of the twentieth century

Table Of Contents

"Ignorant" genius : double helix -- Pushed by personal tragedy : lifesavers -- Overcoming handicaps : MRI -- Spirit of competition : structure of proteins -- Valuing a steady job : sequencing biopolymers -- Saving time and labor : combinatorial chemistry-- Proving herself : measuring hormones in blood -- Stubbornness : "impossible" matter -- Risking reputation : conducting polymers -- Reluctant environmentalist : saving the ozone layer -- Mental exercise : polymerase chain reaction -- Doing what nature did not : "noble" compounds -- To save humankind : nuclear chain reaction -- Creating under pressure : thermonuclear explosion -- Joy of understanding : Big Bang -- Lessons, but no recipes

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What fuels the passion for science

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