{"product_id":"13947-s-chandrasekhar-the-scholar-scientist","title":"S Chandrasekhar  -  The Scholar Scientist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Dilip M Salwi\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Rupa\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2004\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 80\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8129104911\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a young man he presented a paper on astrophysics that was publicly ridiculed by the eminent astrophysicist A S Eddington. However, this did not stop S Chandrasekhar from becoming one of the giants of astrophysics and winning the Nobel Prize.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChandrasekhar let time judge his work and one day hew was proved right. His seminal paper proved the existence of those mysterious stars called black holes. He is today recognized for his theory called Chandrasekhar’s Limit for white dwarf stares and also for his authoritative books on several astrophysical subjects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the story of a true polymath whose interests ranged from interstellar galaxies and neuron stars to classical music and English literature. Recognized among the greatest astrophysicists of the twentieth century, Chandra till his last day remained a true scientist, devoted to his research, his students, and sharing his knowledge with the astrophysical community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE CHARITAWALI SERIES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures on India. The series presents that lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, eminent scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers and film stars, writers and sports people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the life, achievements and character of these legends. Full of fascinating stories and facts, written in an easy, story telling style, these biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1\u003cbr\u003eEddington’s Buffoonery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2\u003cbr\u003eThe Child Hero\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3\u003cbr\u003eThe Breakthrough and Humiliation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 4\u003cbr\u003eAmerica Becomes Home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5\u003cbr\u003eA Lifelong Pursuit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 6\u003cbr\u003eGentleman and Scholar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilestones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSayings of S Chandrasekhar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Dilip M Salwi \/ Rupa \/ Hardcover","offer_id":40776323989673,"sku":"13947","price":18.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/13947_8fb15779-65d0-40c8-a06a-f300a53c7f99.jpg?v=1625514898","url":"https:\/\/indiaclub.com\/de\/products\/13947-s-chandrasekhar-the-scholar-scientist","provider":"The India Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}