The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett III: Multiple Universes, Mutual Assured Destruction, and the Meltdown of a Nuclear Family

The Many Worlds of Hugh Everett III: Multiple Universes, Mutual Assured Destruction, and the Meltdown of a Nuclear Family

by PeterByrne (Author)

Synopsis

Hugh Everett III's "Many Worlds" theory is now considered a hugely important breakthrough in the history of physics. This book tells the story of the physics establishment's rejection of his theory, his subsequent Pentagon career in nuclear strategy, and his difficult personal life and eventual death from alcoholism.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 452
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 07 Feb 2013

ISBN 10: 0199659249
ISBN 13: 9780199659241