I do agree that Nobel prize has its own ills and it is selected by a few based on recommendations. My interest in it is more sociological and it also tells a neat story about history of science. How science, physics in particular, has moved from Europe to USA decisively after WWII.
2 comments:
1. Thanks!
2. I hope at least now you'll reconsider the annoying habit of tracking every year's Nobel prize winners.:)
Terrance Leeland Brown
Dear Terrance Madison Epic,
Thanks.
I do agree that Nobel prize has its own ills and it is selected by a few based on recommendations. My interest in it is more sociological and it also tells a neat story about history of science. How science, physics in particular, has moved from Europe to USA decisively after WWII.
With Regards
Narasimhan
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