The Nobel Prize : the first 100 years /

In celebration of the centennial of the Nobel Prize in 2001, this volume offers a clear perspective on the development of human civilization over the past hundred years. The review articles included serve to present the major trends and developments and also provide information about the life and ph...

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Other Authors:	Levinovitz, Agneta Wallin, Ringertz, Nils, 1932-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London : Imperial College Press ; [2001] River Edge, NJ : World Scientific Pub., [2001]
Subjects:	Nobel, Alfred Bernhard, > 1833-1896. Nobel, Alfred Bernhard, > 1833-1896 Nobel Prizes > History. Nobel Prize winners > Biography. Nobel Prize > history. Prix Nobel > Histoire. Prix Nobel > Biographies. Histoire. Biographies. Intellectuels. Scientifiques. Récompenses. Nobel Prize winners Nobel Prizes Nobelprijzen. Biography Quick Ref. Collection. Biographies History
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Summary:	In celebration of the centennial of the Nobel Prize in 2001, this volume offers a clear perspective on the development of human civilization over the past hundred years. The review articles included serve to present the major trends and developments and also provide information about the life and philosophy of Alfred Nobel, the history of the Nobel Foundation, and the procedure for nominating and selecting Nobel Laureates.
Physical Description:	viii, 235 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm Also available as an electronic book via the World Wide Web to institutions affiliated with netLibrary, Incorporated.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9810248547 9789810248543 9810246641 9789810246648 981024665X 9789810246655