Description
The Nobel Prize for the discovery of the structure of DNA was given to three scientists - James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins. It was the experimental work of Wilkins and his colleague Rosalind Franklin that provided the clues to the structure. Here, Wilkins, who died in 2004, gives us his own account of his life, his early work in physics, the tensions and exhilaration of working on DNA, and his much discussed difficult relationship with his colleague Rosalind. This is a highly readable, and often moving account from a highly distinguished scientist who played one of the key roles in the historic discovery of the molecule behind inheritance.
About the Author
Professor Maurice Wilkins, who died in 2004, was Emeritus Professor of Biophysics at King's College London.
Reviews
Review from previous edition No intelligent person who wishes to know how the universe works should fail to read this book. Not only is it completely understandable to the layman, it is also often very amusing * Arthur C. Clarke, Times Higher Education Supplement *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192806673
Author Professor Maurice Wilkins
Format Paperback
Page Count 314
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 22mm
About the Author
Professor Maurice Wilkins, who died in 2004, was Emeritus Professor of Biophysics at King's College London.
Reviews
Review from previous edition No intelligent person who wishes to know how the universe works should fail to read this book. Not only is it completely understandable to the layman, it is also often very amusing * Arthur C. Clarke, Times Higher Education Supplement *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192806673
Author Professor Maurice Wilkins
Format Paperback
Page Count 314
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 22mm
