The secret of life : Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick, and the discovery of DNA's double helix
Markel, Howard2021
Books, Manuscripts
Biologist James Watson and physicist Francis Crick's 1953 revelation about the double helix structure of DNA is the foundation of virtually every advance in our modern understanding of genetics and molecular biology. But how did Watson and Crick do it - and why were they the ones who succeeded? In truth, the discovery of DNA's structure is the story of a race among five scientists for advancement, fame and immortality: Watson, Crick, Rosalind Franklin, Maurice Wilkins and Linus Pauling. They were fascinating and brilliant, with strong personalities that often clashed. But it is Rosalind Franklin who becomes a focal point for Howard Markel. 'The Secret of Life' is a story of genius and perseverance but also a saga of cronyism, misogyny, anti-Semitism and misconduct.
Main title:
Author:
Markel, Howard, author
Edition:
First edition.
Imprint:
New York, NY : W.W. Norton & Company, [2021]©2021
Collation:
564 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Specialized.
ISBN:
9781324002239 (hbk)
Dewey class:
572.860922572.860
LC class:
QP624.5.S78
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3000580