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Pasachoff, Naomi

Niels Bohr: Physicist and Humanitarian

(3) 4-6 Great Minds of Science series. In readable prose, the author explains Bohr's contributions to quantum theory and other concepts of chemistry and physics, as well as his loyalty to his native Denmark, his humanitarian work for Jews in WWII, and his advocacy for the peaceful use of atomic energy. A few experiments end the book, which is sparsely illustrated with black-and-white photos and diagrams. Bib., glos., ind.

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