What Is Life?: The Intellectual Pertinence of Erwin Schrödinger
| AUTHOR | Laughlin, Robert B.; Harrison, Robert Pogue; Gumbrecht, Hans Ulrich |
| PUBLISHER | Stanford University Press (02/28/2011) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
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Erwin Schrödinger (1887-1961) is best known as a co-recipient of the 1933 Nobel Prize in Physics for his development of a mathematical description of quantum mechanics. Today, many experts also consider him the father of bioengineering, and philosophers grant him an important role in the development of an ecological philosophy of nature. Here, four leading scientists and humanists reveal the ongoing contributions of Schrödinger's thought and unfold its controversial potential. They remind us that, in addition to being a great scientist, Schrödinger was also a great thinker whose intellectual provocations far exceed his historical impact. Their insights will be valued by biologists, philosophers, physicists--and a wide range of the scientifically curious alike.
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ISBN-13:
9780804769150
ISBN-10:
080476915X
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
160
Carton Quantity:
34
Product Dimensions:
5.70 x 0.70 x 8.60 inches
Weight:
0.70 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Table of Contents
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Science | Physics - General
Dewey Decimal:
530.01
Library of Congress Control Number:
2010029914
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Erwin Schrödinger (1887-1961) is best known as a co-recipient of the 1933 Nobel Prize in Physics for his development of a mathematical description of quantum mechanics. Today, many experts also consider him the father of bioengineering, and philosophers grant him an important role in the development of an ecological philosophy of nature. Here, four leading scientists and humanists reveal the ongoing contributions of Schrödinger's thought and unfold its controversial potential. They remind us that, in addition to being a great scientist, Schrödinger was also a great thinker whose intellectual provocations far exceed his historical impact. Their insights will be valued by biologists, philosophers, physicists--and a wide range of the scientifically curious alike.
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