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Maurice Wilkins: The Third Man of the Double Helix: An Autobiography
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The Nobel Prize for the discovery of the structure of DNA was given to three scientists - James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins. It was the experimental work of Wilkins and his colleague Rosalind Franklin that provided the clues to the structure. Here, Wilkins, who died in 2004, gives us his own account of his life, his early work in physics, the tensions and exhilaration of working on DNA, and his much discussed difficult relationship with his colleague Rosalind. This is a highly readable, and often moving account from a highly distinguished scientist who played one of the key roles in the historic discovery of the molecule behind inheritance.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1638372 in Books
- Published on: 2005-07-18
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: .63 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 256 pages
Editorial Reviews
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`Review from previous edition No intelligent person who wishes to know how the universe works should fail to read this book. Not only is it completely understandable to the layman, it is also often very amusing' Arthur C. Clarke, Times Higher Education Supplement
Book Info
Autobiography marks the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Double Helix by telling the author's own story of the discovery of the DNA structure and his relationship with Rosalind Franklin.
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