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Pushing the Boundaries A Conversation with Freeman Dyson.

This book is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and former mathematical physicist and writer Freeman Dyson, who was one of the most celebrated polymaths of our age. Freeman Dyson had his academic home for more than 60 years at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Burton, Howard
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Toronto : Open Agenda Publishing, 2020.
Colección:Ideas Roadshow Conversations Ser.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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