The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA by James D. Watson
This book is a personal account of the race to discover the structure of DNA, told from the perspective of one of the co-discoverers. It provides an insider's view of scientific research, the collaboration and competition, the dedication, the doubt, the exhilaration of discovery, and the often fraught relationship between science and the rest of life. The book also explores the personalities, quirks, and conflicts of the scientists involved in the groundbreaking discovery.
The 165th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1596
Since this book was first published in 1968, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1596.0.
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