The last man who knew everything : the life and times of Enrico Fermi, father of the nuclear age
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Schwartz, David N., 1956-
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Fermi, Enrico, -- 1901-1954.
Nuclear physicists -- Italy -- Biography.
Nuclear physicists -- United States -- Biography.
Physicists -- Italy -- Biography.
Physicists -- United States -- Biography.

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xxiii, 453 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Kirkus Review - Adult,091517
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Publisher's Weekly,100917
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A portrait of physicist and innovator Enrico Fermi assesses his pivotal role in achieving a nuclear chain reaction and shares insights into his complex personality, family ties, and relationships with the Italian Fascist Party and the Manhattan Project.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Schwartz, D. N. (2017). The last man who knew everything: the life and times of Enrico Fermi, father of the nuclear age . Basic Books, an imprint of Perseus Books, LLC, a subsidiary of Hachette Book Group, Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Schwartz, David N., 1956-. 2017. The Last Man Who Knew Everything: The Life and Times of Enrico Fermi, Father of the Nuclear Age. Basic Books, an imprint of Perseus Books, LLC, a subsidiary of Hachette Book Group, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Schwartz, David N., 1956-. The Last Man Who Knew Everything: The Life and Times of Enrico Fermi, Father of the Nuclear Age Basic Books, an imprint of Perseus Books, LLC, a subsidiary of Hachette Book Group, Inc, 2017.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Schwartz, David N. The Last Man Who Knew Everything: The Life and Times of Enrico Fermi, Father of the Nuclear Age Basic Books, an imprint of Perseus Books, LLC, a subsidiary of Hachette Book Group, Inc., 2017.

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