A reflective and engaging autobiographical work tracing Infeld’s intellectual journey from his early fascination with physics in Poland to his later collaborations with some of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, including Albert Einstein.
Blending personal narrative with scientific history, Infeld offers an accessible look at the development of modern physics while describing the political, social, and philosophical forces that shaped his life and career.
The book provides both an intimate portrait of a scientist searching for meaning in a rapidly changing world and a valuable firsthand account of the evolution of theoretical physics during a pivotal era.
In today’s world, Quest: The Evolution of a Scientist gains renewed relevance as both a historical document and a reflection on the human side of scientific progress. Infeld’s story highlights themes that continue to resonate: the importance of international collaboration in science, the tension between political forces and academic freedom, and the struggle of researchers displaced by conflict or ideology.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. This is a first edition, printed in Great Britain. 272 pages. The original beige cloth is good, with blue lettering and decoration on the spine. Slightly scuffed spine. The red circle design on the front board is clear. The binding is intact.
