Otto Hahn: Achievement and Responsibility [Hardcover]

Klaus Hoffmann (Author), J.M. Cole (Translator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0387950575 | ISBN-13: 978-0387950570 | Publication Date: April 15, 2001 | Edition: 1

Discusses Hahn’s contributions to science and his reflections of scientific and social responsibility. The author concludes that Hahn’s ideas can still serve as a foundation for responsible and moral actions by scientists.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews of the first edition:

"J. Michael Cole translated this biography, which appeared in German on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the death of Otto Hahn. … the description of the life and thinking of this great scientist is fascinating and thrills everyone who takes an interest to read it. … the chronological course of events in his life, career, and his thinking is presented in such a gripping style, that it is hard to put the book down." (K.-E. Hellwig, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1069, 2005)

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Hardcover: 286 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (April 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387950575
• ISBN-13: 978-0387950570
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #919,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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