Energy: From Heaven and Earth.
TELLER, Edward.
Energy: From Heaven and Earth.
First Edition of Energy; inscribed by "the father of the hydrogen bomb" Edward Teller
San Francisco: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1979.
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First edition of this scientific and philosophical exploration of energy. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs, graphs, and diagrams. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To the Collins family with best wishes Edward Teller August 3. 1987.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Beckett Authentication Services sticker to the verso of the half-title page, BR#88827.
Known colloquially as "the father of the hydrogen bomb", Hungarian-American theoretical physicist Edward Teller made numerous contributions to nuclear and molecular physics, spectroscopy, and surface physics. 'Energy' is a reflective and informative work that examines the scientific principles, historical development, and future implications of humanity’s use of energy. Written by one of the leading physicists of the 20th century, the book blends accessible explanations of thermodynamics, nuclear reactions, and energy conversion with broader philosophical considerations about technological progress and responsibility. Teller advocates for the advancement of nuclear energy as a critical solution to the growing global energy crisis, arguing that scientific innovation must be guided by rational policy and ethical foresight.
