Friedman, Robert Marc, 1949-

The politics of excellence : behind the Nobel Prize in science / Robert Marc Friedman. - 1st ed. - New York : Times Books, 2001. - xv, 379 p ; 25 cm.

"A W. H. Freeman book.".

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Kirkus Review. Library Journal.

Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Nobel Prize, awarded for achievement in physics and chemistry, drawing from official unpublished documents and private correspondence to support the author's charge that excellence is not always rewarded and that there are other, less noble reasons why some individuals have won.

Adult Follett Library Resources.

0716731037

2001002099


Chemistry--Awards--History.
Nobel Prizes--History.
Physics--Awards--History.
Chemistry--Awards--History.
Nobel Prizes--History.
Physics--Awards--History.

QC49 / .F75 2001

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