Nobel's Prisoner

Author: (USA) Jerash / Huang Qun
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: A Western "Fortress Besieged" that portrays the hidden rules of academia, both in China and abroad. This globally bestselling novel peels off the "dirty overcoats" of professors! It has been reprinted thirteen times in the United States and remains a bestseller. Carl Jerash is one of the "Top 30 Influential People of the Millennium" named by The Times. The Nobel laureate Hoffmann wrote a preface for the Chinese edition, and multiple academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering jointly recommend it. Molecular biologist Cantor concocted a brilliant idea about how tumors form and arranged for his brilliant student Jerry Stafford to experimentally verify the theory. After the experiment was completed, they co-authored a paper and published it in Nature, causing a huge sensation. Soon after, the renowned Harvard professor Klaus recommended Cantor for the Nobel Prize. However, Klaus's research team was unable to replicate Jerry's experiment, and someone slipped a note into Cantor's office, hinting that Jerry might have falsified the results under the temptation of the Nobel Prize and the challenge of academic ethics. What should Cantor do? Later, Cantor finally won the Nobel Prize, but Jerry, who had already parted ways with his mentor, shared this honor with him. During the award ceremony, they engaged in a subtle rivalry. When Klaus discovered the truth behind the scenes, he further blackmailed Cantor, putting Cantor in an unbearable predicament.
This book is based on the artistic and life experiences of a world-class scientist. The story is full of suspense, gripping, and features vivid character portrayals. It also interweaves many anecdotes and interesting stories from academic research, making it highly beneficial for academic understanding. The book has been translated into multiple languages, including German, French, Italian, Russian, and more, and has gained international acclaim.