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Morrison, Philip was born on November 7, 1915 in Somerville, New Jersey, United States.
(Here is a provocative collection of essays by Philip Morr...)
Here is a provocative collection of essays by Philip Morrison, widely known for his work on the Manhattan project, and later for his involvement in quantum and nuclear physics and high energy astrophysics. Morrison offers a stimulating look at diverse subjects ranging from cosmology (particularly interstellar communication) to nuclear disarmament to creative ways of teaching science. He also offers his own perspective on his inspiring friendships with Niels Bohr, Richard Feynman, Bernard Peters, and other physics giants.
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(What would you see if your vision could encompass as expa...)
What would you see if your vision could encompass as expanse of one billion light years? Or if you could peer inside the microscopic realm of the atom? Powers of Ten shows you. In fotry-two consecutive scenes, each at a different "power of ten" level of magnification, you'll travel from the breathtakingly vast to the extraordinarily small.
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(In this "blue-sky" effort to rethink humanity's basic cha...)
In this "blue-sky" effort to rethink humanity's basic challenges, Philip Morrison and Kosta Tsipis—both eminent scientists with deep expertise in arms control issues—sketch the broad outlines for a global approach to the problems of security and development. Their goal is to set priorities for feasible action, and their focus is threefold: war and particularly the continuing dangers of nuclear weapons, population and the promotion of increased levels of human well-being, and the threat of environmental degradation. Although their topics are global, the authors focus on the actions of the United States. In their discussion of nuclear options, for example, they argue that reducing American military expenditures can be a catalyst for lowering the world's nuclear risk, establishing a policy of "common security" in response to conventional war, and freeing resources that will allow substantial steps toward "common development." In their discussion of human needs, the authors emphasize the fact that the rate of annual growth in the world's population peaked between 1967 and 1970 and has declined steadily ever since; we can therefore now project what the near steady-state level might be. This topping off of population growth should give us a new baseline from which to address both development and environmental issues.
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( In this "blue-sky" effort to rethink humanity's basic c...)
In this "blue-sky" effort to rethink humanity's basic challenges, Philip Morrison and Kosta Tsipis--both eminent scientists with deep expertise in arms control issues--sketch the broad outlines for a global approach to the problems of security and development. Their goal is to set priorities for feasible action, and their focus is threefold: war and particularly the continuing dangers of nuclear weapons, population and the promotion of increased levels of human well-being, and the threat of environmental degradation.Although their topics are global, the authors focus on the actions of the United States. In their discussion of nuclear options, for example, they argue that reducing American military expenditures can be a catalyst for lowering the world's nuclear risk, establishing a policy of "common security" in response to conventional war, and freeing resources that will allow substantial steps toward "common development." In their discussion of human needs, the authors emphasize the fact that the rate of annual growth in the world's population peaked between 1967 and 1970 and has declined steadily ever since; we can therefore now project what the near steady-state level might be. This topping off of population growth should give us a new baseline from which to address both development and environmental issues.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0262519348/?tag=2022091-20
(Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administ...)
Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1977. This is the official NASA report on Extraterrestrial intelligence and presents the findings of a series of workshops with noted scientists. This book contains the major conclusions of their deliberations. A most fascinating work in a field cluttered with pseudo-science and uninformed speculation. Truly a must-have for anyone interested in this field.
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(Book by Morrison, Philip, Morrison, Phylis, Office of Cha...)
Book by Morrison, Philip, Morrison, Phylis, Office of Charles and Ray Eames
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(Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administ...)
Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administration 1977. This is the official NASA report on Extraterrestrial intelligence and presents the findings of a series of workshops with noted scientists. This book contains the major conclusions of their deliberations. A most fascinating work in a field cluttered with pseudo-science and uninformed speculation. Truly a must-have for anyone interested in this field.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BEUDT6/?tag=2022091-20
Morrison, Philip was born on November 7, 1915 in Somerville, New Jersey, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1936. Doctor of Philosophy in Theoretical Physics, University California, Berkeley, 1940. Honorary Doctor of Science, Case Western Reserve University.
Honorary Doctor of Science, Rutgers University. Honorary Doctor of Science, Denison University. Honorary Doctor of Science, Amherst College.
Honorary Doctor of Science, Carleton College.
Instructor physics, San Francisco State College, 1941; instructor physics, University of Illinois, 1941-1942; physicist Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago, 1943-1944; physicist, group leader, Los Alamos Science Laboratory, University of California, 1944-1946; from associate professor to professor physics, Cornell Univercity, Ithaca, New York, 1946-1965; professor physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, from 1965; now professor physics emeritus, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge.
( In this "blue-sky" effort to rethink humanity's basic c...)
(In this "blue-sky" effort to rethink humanity's basic cha...)
(Here is a provocative collection of essays by Philip Morr...)
(What would you see if your vision could encompass as expa...)
(Book by Morrison, Philip, Morrison, Phylis, Office of Cha...)
(Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administ...)
(Washington, D.C.: National Aeronautics and Space Administ...)
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Member National Academy of Sciences, American Astronomical Society (council 1977-1979), Federation American Scientists (chairman 1973-1976), International Astronomical Union, American Association of Physics Teachers. Fellow American Physical Society.
Married Phylis Singer (deceased), stepson Bert Singer. Married Angela Kimberk.