Monday, March 12, 2012
An inspirational chemist is inspired by chemistry
CNR Rao has published an auto-biography Climbing the Limitless Ladder: A Life in Chemistry. There are nice reviews in the Hindu newspaper and Chemistry World. It is impressive how he continues to be so passionate about doing science, in spite of many successes and the burden of significant administrative and advising responsibilities.
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