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Autore |
Hillman Bruce J. |
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The man who stalked Einstein : how Nazi scientist Philipp Lenard changed the course of history / / Bruce J. Hillman, Birgit Ertl-Wagner, and Bernd C. Wagner |
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Guilford, Connecticut : , : LP, , 2015 |
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©2015 |
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ISBN |
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1-4930-1001-8 |
1-4930-1569-9 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (230 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Relativity (Physics) |
National socialism and science |
Jewish scientists - Germany |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; Introduction; A Note on the Differences between Lenard's and Einstein's Science; 1 Pyrrhic Victory; 2 The Heart of the Matter; 3 Familiarity Breeds Contempt; 4 An Interesting Evening Out; 5 A Disagreement between Gentlemen; 6 A Missed Opportunity; 7 Lenard in Stockholm; 8 Einstein versus the Small Popes in Uppsala; 9 Dangerous Choices; 10 Lenard and Hitler; 11 Deutsche Physik; 12 Academic Impurities; 13 Some Say by Fire, Others Ice; Epilogue: Unapologetic Lives; Bibliography; Acknowledgments; Index; About the Authors |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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<span><span>The story of the conflict between Albert Einstein and chief Nazi physicist Philipp Lenard, who spent a lifetime trying to discredit him.</span></span> |
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