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Memoirs

A Twentieth-Century Journey in Science and Politics
Book • 2001
In this autobiography, Edward Teller recounts his life journey from his early childhood in Hungary to his significant contributions in nuclear physics.

The book covers his early love of music and mathematics, his interactions with influential scientists such as Niels Bohr and Enrico Fermi, and his role in pivotal scientific and political events, including the discovery of nuclear fission and the development of the hydrogen bomb.

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