Disturbing the Universe (book)
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Disturbing the Universe is a reflective autobiographical and philosophical work by physicist Freeman Dyson that explores his life in science, ethics, war, and the future of humanity.
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| instanceOf |
autobiographical book
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book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ philosophical work ⓘ |
| author | Freeman Dyson ⓘ |
| authorNationality |
American
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British ⓘ |
| authorOccupation |
mathematician
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physicist ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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United States
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| describes |
Dyson's experiences in World War II
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development of modern physics ⓘ moral responsibilities of scientists ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiography
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memoir ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ popular science ⓘ |
| hasEdition |
hardcover edition
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paperback edition ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
popular philosophy of science
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science writing ⓘ |
| hasPart | essays ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
human destiny in the universe
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individual responsibility in times of war ⓘ limits and possibilities of scientific progress ⓘ relationship between science and society ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryForm | essay collection ⓘ |
| literaryStyle |
personal essay
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reflective ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Freeman Dyson
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ethics ⓘ future of humanity ⓘ science ⓘ war ⓘ |
| mediaType | print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
discussion of ethical issues in science and war
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reflection on life in science ⓘ speculation about the future of humanity ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 1979 ⓘ |
| publisher | Harper & Row ⓘ |
| setting | 20th-century science ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered | 20th century ⓘ |
| workOf | Freeman Dyson ⓘ |
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