A Dominant Character: The Radical Science and Restless Politics of J. B. S. Haldane

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The narrative explores J. B. S. Haldane's extraordinary life, highlighting his early influences from his scientist father and his unique experiences during both World Wars. Known for his groundbreaking work in genetics and evolution, Haldane's adventurous spirit led him to conduct perilous self-experiments and engage in secretive wartime research. Celebrated as a polymath, he left a lasting impact on science, with contemporaries recognizing him as a figure of immense knowledge and creativity, embodying the essence of a true intellectual.