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Reflecting on a remarkable career, a nonagenarian polymath transitions from a celebrated chemist to exploring "science-in-fiction" and "science-in-theater." This autobiographical account is marked by sharp self-critique and humor, addressing diverse themes such as technological reproduction, the historical context of the Pill, innovative teaching methods, the struggles of a refugee, and the complexities of suicide and art collecting. The narrative is richly illustrated with 94 pictures, enhancing the exploration of these profound topics.
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IN RETROSPECT, Carl Djerassi
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- 2014
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- Title
- IN RETROSPECT
- Subtitle
- FROM THE PILL TO THE PEN
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Carl Djerassi
- Publisher
- ICP
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9781783265312
- Category
- Chemistry
- Description
- Reflecting on a remarkable career, a nonagenarian polymath transitions from a celebrated chemist to exploring "science-in-fiction" and "science-in-theater." This autobiographical account is marked by sharp self-critique and humor, addressing diverse themes such as technological reproduction, the historical context of the Pill, innovative teaching methods, the struggles of a refugee, and the complexities of suicide and art collecting. The narrative is richly illustrated with 94 pictures, enhancing the exploration of these profound topics.