Science, Churchill, and me : the autobiography of Hermann Bondi, master of Churchill College, Cambridge

Recounts the experiences, appointments and achievements of this eminent scientist. Dealing systematically with Bondi's childhood in Austria, arrival in Cambridge and his important contributions to the field of mathematics before his appointment as Master of Churchill College, Cambridge, the book conveys how an initially strictly academic career led to a range of positions in the public sector finishing with a return to academia. Content: Related Pergamon Titles of Interest, Page ii Inside Front Cover, Page ifc1 Front Matter, Page v Copyright, Page iv Foreword, Page vii Preface, Page ix CHAPTER 1 - Vienna, Pages 1-9 CHAPTER 2 - The move to England, Pages 10-14 CHAPTER 3 - The first six months in England, Pages 15-21 CHAPTER 4 - Life in Cambridge, Pages 22-27 CHAPTER 5 - Internment, Pages 28-34 CHAPTER 6 - Interregnum, Pages 35-37 CHAPTER 7 - Admiralty Signals Establishment, Pages 38-51 CHAPTER 8 - Thoughts on the Second World War, Pages 52-58 CHAPTER 9 - Life in Cambridge after the war, Pages 59-70,70a,70b,70c,70d,70e,70f,70g,70h,70i,70j,70k,70l,70m,70n,70o,70p,70q,71-75 CHAPTER 10 - King's College London, Pages 76-92 CHAPTER 11 - European Space Research Organization, Pages 93-99 CHAPTER 12 - Defence, Pages 100-109 CHAPTER 13 - Energy, Pages 110-114 CHAPTER 14 - Natural Environment Research Council, Pages 115-121 CHAPTER 15 - Churchill College, Pages 122-126 CHAPTER 16 - Reflections, Pages 127-137 Index, Pages 139-142