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Disturbing the universe

by Freeman Dyson

This autobiography details a career spanning from operations research in the Royal Air Force to major contributions in theoretical physics. It examines the scientist's role in society, addressing themes of nuclear disarmament, war ethics, and the future of space exploration.

Accession 13320 ISBN 9780060111083 Publisher Harper & Row
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