A Place in History
The Biography of John C. Kendrew
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP USA
- Date of Publication 9 July 2020
- ISBN 9780199732043
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages368 pages
- Size 157x236x30 mm
- Weight 680 g
- Language English 77
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Short description:
A Place in History: The Biography of John C. Kendrew is the story of the influential 20th century scientific pioneer and winner of the 1962 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
MoreLong description:
John C. Kendrew (1917-1997) was a pioneer in structural biology and a catalyst for the emergence of molecular biology in the second half of the twentieth century. He was the first person to determine the three-dimensional structure of a protein at atomic resolution and, for this, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1962. Kendrew ultimately became an international organizer, administrator, and advocate for science, and his expansive legacy lives on today.
In this book, Paul M. Wassarman, a postdoctoral fellow with Kendrew in the late 1960s, delves into Kendrew's personal and scientific life to uncover the background, traits, and experiences of the man responsible for so many achievements within science and beyond. Wassarman shares previously unpublished stories of Kendrew, including his vital role in the rise of molecular biology at three world-famous scientific institutions: the Cavendish Laboratory, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, and European Laboratory of Molecular Biology.
Kendrew was an unwavering advocate for British and European science and one of the most gifted, influential, and accomplished figures in twentieth century science. A Place in History is a groundbreaking account of Kendrew's life that is perfect for anyone interested in learning about the person behind the many achievements.
Wassarman has done a remarkable job in producing a rich story catching many aspects of Kendrew's life. The book provides many new insights and is an enjoyable reading. We should be very grateful for the extensive research done to produce a book of this quality.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgements
John Kendrew's Timeline
John Kendrew's Service
John Kendrew's Awards & Honors
Nobel Laureates Cited
British Peers & Knights Cited
Abbreviations
Figures and Tables
Chapter 1. Introduction to John Kendrew
Chapter 2. Life, Traits, & Predilections
Chapter 3. Family, Parents, & Separation
Chapter 4. Formal Education (1924-1939)
Chapter 5. World War 2 Service (1939-1946)
Chapter 6. Cavendish, Peterhouse, & Myoglobin (1946-1962)
Chapter 7. Marriage & Divorce (1948-1956)
Chapter 8. Structure of Myoglobin (1957-1962)
Chapter 9. Journal of Molecular Biology (1957-1987)
Chapter 10. Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1962)
Chapter 11. The Old Guildhall, Linton (1964-1997)
Chapter 12. Laboratory of Molecular Biology (1962-1974)
Chapter 13. European Molecular Biology Laboratory (1962-1982)
Chapter 14. St. John's, Retirement, & Death (1982-1997)
APPENDIX
A.1 Description of John Kendrew's Archives
A.2 John Kendrew's Obituaries (1997)
A.3 Preface to John Kendrew's PhD Thesis (1949)
A.4 John Kendrew's Scientific Publications (1940-1994)
A.5 John Kendrew's Science Article (1963)
A.6 Gunnar Hägg's Nobel Presentation Speech (1962)
A.7 John Kendrew's EMBL Agreement Speech (1973)
SOURCES
S.1 Books on Crystallography
S.2 Bibliography: Books, Reports, & Reviews
Endnotes
Name Index
Subject Index
