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J. D. Bernal by Andrew Brown (Hardcover, 2005)

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Discover the fascinating story of J.D. Bernal, one of the most influential scientists of all time, in this hardcover book by Andrew Brown. Published by Oxford University Press in 2005, this biography delves into the life and work of Bernal, a renowned physicist and polymath who made significant contributions to various scientific fields. With 592 pages and a weight of 1035g, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in science, physics, or biographies and true stories. The book title, "J.D. Bernal: The Sage of Science," aptly captures the essence of the book, which is to explore the life and ideas of this remarkable individual. Written in English, this textbook is a valuable addition to any scientist's library.

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J. D. Bernal, known as 'Sage', was an extraordinary man and multifaceted character. A scientist of dazzling intellectual ability and a leading figure in the development of X-ray crystallography, he was a polymath, a fervent Marxist, and much admired worldwide. Although he himself never won a Nobel Prize, several of his distinguished students went on to do so, including Dorothy Hodgkin, Max Perutz, and Aaron Klug. Andrew Brown has had unprecedented access to Bernal's papers and diaries, and this biography includes previously unpublished material on Bernal's role during the Second World War. Bernal not only changed the course of science, but was witness to (and often a participant in) historical events (the Easter Rebellion, the Great Strike, the anti-fascist movement and pacifist causes, civil defence, RAF bombing strategy, the planning for D-Day, post-war rebuilding, and nuclear weapons). One of the few men familiar with Downing Street, the White House and the Kremlin, he left fascinating accounts of Churchill, Stalin, Mao Zedong, Louis Mountbatten and Picasso, as well as the century's greatest scientists. Brown's compelling account covers all aspects of Bernal's brilliant, colourful, and Bohemian life, and introduces this towering figure of early 20th century science to a wide audience.