John Wheeler's Autobiography: Witness to the History and Future of Physics: Witness to the History and Future of Physics

Author: John Wheeler
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: A New Vision in Science. This is a model of a scientific autobiography; it is warm and sincere, as clear as crystal, and unforgettable to read. John Wheeler's life was always at the heart of 20th-century physics, his life both fascinating and extremely important. His explorations ranged from designing the hydrogen bomb to the structure of black holes; his circle of friends was broad, including Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer. His co-author, Kenneth Ford, himself a physicist and historian, made significant contributions to this book. Truly a great achievement! Amidst the brilliance of his many students and colleagues, John Wheeler has always played a central role in our understanding of the universe. In this book, he reflects on his extraordinary career and recalls how he tackled the many profound problems of theoretical physics.