Published February 2, 2007 | Version v1
Journal article

J D Bernal: his legacy to science and to society

  • 1. School of Crystallography, Birkbeck College, University of London, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HX (United Kingdom)

Description

Desmond Bernal was one of the most remarkable figures of his time, a visionary, a founder of molecular biology, one of the great intellectuals of the twentieth century. This paper looks at the man himself, his work and his influence and reconstructs some of the vast network connecting Bernal with the people and events of his times

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
57
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 1-16
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
Science and society
Acronym
Meeting on John Desmond Bernal
Dates
1 Jun 2006
Place
Limerick (Ireland)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
38075157
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
HISTORICAL ASPECTS; MOLECULAR BIOLOGY; MOLECULAR STRUCTURE; PROTEIN STRUCTURE; STRUCTURAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS