Sage: A Life Of J.D. Bernal
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A landmark scientific biography, Sage: A Life of J.D. Bernal chronicles the extraordinary life of John Desmond Bernal, one of the twentieth century's most brilliant and controversial polymaths. Known as Sage to his colleagues, Bernal was a pioneering crystallographer whose X-ray diffraction work laid the groundwork for the later discovery of DNA's structure, while his sweeping intellect led him to make fundamental contributions to molecular biology, the philosophy of science, and the social function of science in society. Maurice Goldsmith presents an authoritative and deeply researched portrait of a man whose Communist politics and boundless intellectual ambition made him both celebrated and reviled during the Cold War era. Written with the insight of a fellow scientist and science administrator, the biography illuminates Bernal's remarkable circle of friends and collaborators — from Picasso to Nehru — and argues for his enduring importance in the history of modern science. This is an essential account of a restless genius whose ideas continue to resonate across the sciences and humanities.
Author: Maurice Goldsmith
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Hutchinson
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark scientific biography, Sage: A Life of J.D. Bernal chronicles the extraordinary life of John Desmond Bernal, one of the twentieth century's most brilliant and controversial polymaths. Known as Sage to his colleagues, Bernal was a pioneering crystallographer whose X-ray diffraction work laid the groundwork for the later discovery of DNA's structure, while his sweeping intellect led him to make fundamental contributions to molecular biology, the philosophy of science, and the social function of science in society. Maurice Goldsmith presents an authoritative and deeply researched portrait of a man whose Communist politics and boundless intellectual ambition made him both celebrated and reviled during the Cold War era. Written with the insight of a fellow scientist and science administrator, the biography illuminates Bernal's remarkable circle of friends and collaborators — from Picasso to Nehru — and argues for his enduring importance in the history of modern science. This is an essential account of a restless genius whose ideas continue to resonate across the sciences and humanities.