A Life in Science and Politics (A Biography of Linus Pauling)

Author: (USA) Linus Pauling
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book is a biography of Linus Pauling (1901-1994), an American chemist. Throughout the development of science in the 20th century, as the only person to have won the Nobel Prize twice, Pauling was undoubtedly remarkable. This great and stubborn theoretical chemist showed strong independence and a thirst for knowledge from a young age. His unyielding pride was evident in all aspects of his academic, political, and personal life. His theory of chemical bonds made him immortal in history, while his personality and character made him both praised and criticized by the world. The high-dose vitamin C advocacy he championed against strong opposition remains a controversial topic in the medical field to this day.
This book objectively evaluates Pauling's life, not only reviewing his academic and political career but also exploring the formation of his personality from a psychological perspective. It allows readers to understand the immortal and limitations of this scientist from a deeper level.