My whole life

Author: Max Born
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Publish Date: 2002-07-02
Features: This book is the autobiographical work of Max Born, one of the great physicists of the 20th century, and is part of the "Biographies of Science Masters" series. Max Born was a German physicist of Jewish descent, who made outstanding contributions to quantum mechanics, lattice dynamics, and even chemistry. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for these achievements. He was also an upright, peace-loving anti-war warrior. In this book, the author writes with vivid and passionate prose, recounting his childhood, youth, and life as a scholar, as well as describing in detail his friendships and personalities with famous contemporaries such as Einstein, Bohr, and Heisenberg. The book objectively recreates the complex and turbulent political climate of early 20th-century Europe and the development of science. It also severely condemns war and Nazi atrocities. A considerable portion of the book is written in a literary style, depicting the unique customs and traditions of Europe, which is engaging. From the unique perspective of an autobiography, it explores the rich inner journey of the protagonist and holds significant value in the history of science.