Francis Crick: Hunter of Life's Secrets (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780879697983)

This engrossing biography by one of molecular biology's foremost scholars reveals the remarkable evolution of Francis Crick's scientific career and the shaping of his personality. From unpromising beginnings, he became a vital contributor to a remarkably creative period in science. Olby chronicles Crick's life from his early studies in biophysics, to the discovery of the structure of DNA, to his later work in neuroscience and the nature of consciousness. This account is woven together with insights into his personal life gained through access to Crick's papers, family, and friends. Robert Olby's book is a richly detailed portrait of one of the great scientists of our time.

Author: Robert Olby
ISBN-10: 0879697989
ISBN-13: 9780879697983
Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
Language: English
Published: 08/24/2009
Pages: 538
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 1.40d

Review Citation(s):
Chronicle of Higher Education 10/02/2009 pg. 17
Choice 03/01/2010
Scitech Book News 12/01/2009 pg. 58