Alec Nevala-Lee
Alec Nevala-Lee is an American author known for his works in science fiction and non-fiction. He has written several novels and is recognized for his biographies and essays on science and culture.
Books
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1. Collisions
A Physicist's Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs
A concise biography of physicist Luis W. Alvarez that follows his wide-ranging career—from wartime research and work on the Manhattan Project to innovations in particle physics, archaeological probing, and the development of the asteroid-impact theory for the dinosaurs’ extinction. The book also examines his forceful personality, mentorship, and the scientific controversies and collaborations that shaped his life.
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