Against the tide : an autobiographical account of a professional outsider /
"In 1970 he became a Professor of Plasma Theory, but became disillusioned with the fusion energy project, which he believes survived on exaggerated claims of progress, Woods explains why, in his view, magnetic fusion has failed to succeed and outlines the philosophy of science to which he subsc...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Philadelphia :
Institute of Physics Pub.,
2000.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "In 1970 he became a Professor of Plasma Theory, but became disillusioned with the fusion energy project, which he believes survived on exaggerated claims of progress, Woods explains why, in his view, magnetic fusion has failed to succeed and outlines the philosophy of science to which he subscribes. He writes frankly about both his successes and failures and finishes with an account of his taking up gliding at the age of 74"--Jacket |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 319 pages) : illustrations, maps, photographs |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0585281432 9780585281438 |