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OverviewThis engrossing biography by one of molecular biology's foremost scholars reveals the remarkable evolution of Francis Crick's scientific career and the shaping of his personality. From unpromising beginnings, he became a vital contributor to a remarkably creative period in science. Olby chronicles Crick's life from his early studies in biophysics, to the discovery of the structure of DNA, to his later work in neuroscience and the nature of consciousness. This account is woven together with insights into his personal life gained through access to Crick's papers, family, and friends. Robert Olby's book is a richly detailed portrait of one of the great scientists of our time. About the author: Robert Olby, a prominent historian of science, is research professor in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh and author of the highly regarded Origins of Mendelism (1966, 1985) and The Path to the Double Helix (1974, 1994). He has published and lectured widely on 19th and 20th century topics in biology, genetics, and molecular biology. Olby is a member of the History of Science Society and the International Academy of the History of Science. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert OlbyPublisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S. Imprint: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.935kg ISBN: 9780879697983ISBN 10: 0879697989 Pages: 538 Publication Date: 24 August 2009 Audience: General/trade , Adult education , General , Further / Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTime Line Preface Acknowledgments 1. The Call to Stockholm 2. A Difficult Act to Follow 3. From the Provinces to the Big City 4. War Work for the Royal Navy 5. Biology at the Strangeways 6. Helical Molecules at the Cavendish Laboratory 7. The DNA Fiasco 8. Two Pitchmen in Search of A Helix 9. A Most Important Discovery? 10. Publishing the Model 11. Employed by the John Wayne of Crystallography 12. The Genetic Code 13. Preaching the Central Dogma 14. Crick as Experimentalist Attacking the Genetic Code 15. The Excitement of the Sixties 16. Speaking out on Controversial Subjects 17. Biological Complexity 18. Leaving the Old Country' 19. Taking the Plunge: Neuroscience 20. From the Searchlight to the Soul 21. Eighty-Eight Years Epilogue Sources and Notes Illustrations Credits Biographical Index IndexReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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