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Brilliance in Exile

The Diaspora of Hungarian Scientists from John Von Neumann to Katalin Kariko

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The book explores the remarkable achievements of Hungarian emigrant scientists, offering a blend of scholarly analysis and engaging biographies. It examines five waves of emigration from the early 20th century to present, highlighting the push factors of intolerance and economic stagnation in Hungary, contrasted with the pull of open societies. The narrative underscores the unique circumstances that contributed to the high number of Nobel laureates among these scientists, rooted in a legacy of multicultural tolerance and a strong educational system from the Austro-Hungarian era.

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Brilliance in Exile, István Hargittai, Balazs Hargittai

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Titel
Brilliance in Exile
Ondertitel
The Diaspora of Hungarian Scientists from John Von Neumann to Katalin Kariko
Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2023
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
342
ISBN13
9789633866252
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The book explores the remarkable achievements of Hungarian emigrant scientists, offering a blend of scholarly analysis and engaging biographies. It examines five waves of emigration from the early 20th century to present, highlighting the push factors of intolerance and economic stagnation in Hungary, contrasted with the pull of open societies. The narrative underscores the unique circumstances that contributed to the high number of Nobel laureates among these scientists, rooted in a legacy of multicultural tolerance and a strong educational system from the Austro-Hungarian era.