ISBN: 9780198501992 - A Tale of Two Continents: A Physicist's Life in a Turbulent World (4 results)

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Minimal foxing to top edges. Dustwrapper unclipped and unfaded.Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 1st edition. Size: xvi, 511pp. Illus. With Photos (illustrator). …

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 8vo (23.5 cm), XVII, 1238 pp. Publisher's cloth and dust jacket (minor shelf-wear). A captivating memoir that recounts the extraordinary life and experiences of one of the most prominent physicists of the 20th century. Published in 1997, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the personal and professional journey of Abraham Pais. In this book, Pais shares his life story, starting with his childhood in the Netherlands and the challenges he faced growing up during World War II. He chronicles his academic pursuits and the development of his scientific career, which led him to work alongside renowned physicists such as Niels Bohr, Albert Einstein, and J. Robert Oppenheimer. Illus. With Photos (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Illus. With Photos (illustrator).