The Lost Scientists of World War II

This book tells the stories of scientists from Germany and other European countries who vanished during World War II. These erudite scholars contributed to diverse scientific fields and were associated with some of the world's leading universities and research institutions. Despite their proficiency, they all sought help from agencies to relocate to the UK in the 1930s, but were unable to secure the necessary assistance.

The Lost Scientists of World War II explores the fascinating narratives of thirty of these scientific refugees, delving into the reasons behind the unavailability of aid and presenting fresh insights into the tragic fates or astounding survival experiences of these individuals.

Contents:

• About the Author
• Preface and Personal Acknowledgements
• Crisis in Europe in the 1930s
• Physics and Chemistry Non-Survivors
• Physics and Chemistry Survivors
• Top-Secret Refugees
• Refugees in Mathematics
• Refugees in Medicine
• Refugees in Biology
• Refugees in Engineering
• Refugees in Social Sciences
• Conclusions
• References
• Bibliography
• Figures and Permissions
• Permissions for Letters and Quotes
• Index

Readership: Science students and academics. Scholars interested in World War II and the Holocaust. Academics interested in refugee studies. The general public interested in science and the history of science.
Key Features:

• An original view, based on new archival research, on the lives of thirty leading scientists who disappeared in World War II
• Dramatic accounts of escapes of scientific refugees from the Nazis
• An evaluation of the subtle reasons why the scientists could not be helped by UK assistance agencies

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