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Michael Polanyi was one of the great figures of European intellectual life in the 20th century. A highly acclaimed physical chemist in the first period of his career who became a celebrated philosopher after World War II, Polanyi taught in Germany, England, and the United States. This biography focuses on Polanyi and his work.

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very informative...The apparently objective description of Polanyi's relationship to religion is one of the special values of this book. * Istvan Hargittai, Structural Chemistry *
The work is triply welcome: It is the first biographical book on Polanyi; its panoramic scope will make more scholars aware of the magnitude of his achievements; and - meticulously researched, most accessible, and replete with fascinating details - the text is of a particularly high standard. * Struan Jacobs, Sophia *
This book will be found valuable both by scholars and by the general reader. s
coherent, congenial, yet comprehensive and compelling * Derry Jones, Chemistry World *

Michael Polanyi Scientist and Philosopher

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      Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
      Publication Date: 6/23/2005 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780195174335, 978-0195174335
      ISBN10: 019517433X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Michael Polanyi was one of the great figures of European intellectual life in the 20th century. A highly acclaimed physical chemist in the first period of his career who became a celebrated philosopher after World War II, Polanyi taught in Germany, England, and the United States. This biography focuses on Polanyi and his work.

      Trade Review
      very informative...The apparently objective description of Polanyi's relationship to religion is one of the special values of this book. * Istvan Hargittai, Structural Chemistry *
      The work is triply welcome: It is the first biographical book on Polanyi; its panoramic scope will make more scholars aware of the magnitude of his achievements; and - meticulously researched, most accessible, and replete with fascinating details - the text is of a particularly high standard. * Struan Jacobs, Sophia *
      This book will be found valuable both by scholars and by the general reader. s
      coherent, congenial, yet comprehensive and compelling * Derry Jones, Chemistry World *

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