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Discover the remarkable life of Allan Macleod Cormack in Imagining the Elephant. This biography explores the journey of a physicist who changed modern medicine forever. As a Nobel Prize winner in Medicine for 1979, Cormack played a leading role in the development of the computer-assisted tomography (CAT) scanner, a breakthrough he achieved alongside Godfrey Hounsfield. This book offers a deep look at a man known as a modest genius and a dedicated family man. The narrative follows his path from his ancestral roots in the far north of Scotland to his early years in South Africa. Readers can follow his academic journey through the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Cambridge University, tracing the steps that led to his scientific achievements. Perfect for readers interested in medical history, physics, or inspiring biographies, this work by Imperial College Press provides a comprehensive account of a life defined by scientific excellence and personal devotion. It is a celebration of a man whose work continues to impact healthcare worldwide.

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Detailed account of the life of Nobel Prize winner Allan Macleod Cormack and his scientific legacy.

Explores the groundbreaking development of the computer-assisted tomography (CAT) scanner.

Traces his journey from his Scottish ancestral roots to his formative years in South Africa.

Covers his academic progression at the University of Cape Town and Cambridge University.

Provides a portrait of a physicist who balanced scientific genius with being a dedicated family man.

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Release Date
02 June 2008
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20 November 2007

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