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John von Neumann and Norbert Wiener: From Mathematics to the Technologies of Life and Death Paperback – June 17, 1982

by Steve Joshua Heims (Author)
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  1. Print length
    568 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    The MIT Press
  4. Publication date
    June 17, 1982
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    026258056X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0262580564
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"The stuff of Heims' study—a pair of child prodigies, mathematical geniuses, eccentrics, Jews, academic heavyweights, cultural powers—is almost too good to be true. Wiener and von Neumann were legends in their lifetimes, men whose paths often crossed and whose mutual affection and respect persisted, even when political views separated them in later years...provocative and fascinating."
—Kirkus Reviews

"A joint biography of two of the intellectual giants of the 20th century.... Heims captures the tension of the Manhattan Project...and continues with the story of the nuclear weapons race of the early 1950s, which he views as inhuman. He also seeks to define the social function of scientists."
—Library Journal

About the Author

Steve J. Heims, once a research physicist, has devoted his attention to the history of twentieth century science for the past two decades.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The MIT Press; First Paperback Printing edition (June 17, 1982)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 568 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 026258056X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0262580564
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 5 ratings

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3.0 out of 5 stars Using this book as a soapbox for the author's opinions on nuclear warfare does little justice to either of the subjects.
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