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C.P. Snow

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C.P. Snow
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Full Name and Common Aliases


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Charles Percy Snow was born on October 15, 1905, in Leicester, England. He is commonly known as C.P. Snow.

Birth and Death Dates


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Born: October 15, 1905
 Died: July 1, 1980

Nationality and Profession(s)


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Snow was a British novelist, scientist, politician, and critic. His work spanned multiple fields, including literature, chemistry, and government.

Early Life and Background


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C.P. Snow's early life was marked by a strong emphasis on education. He attended Leys School in Cambridge before enrolling at the University of Leicester to study chemistry. After completing his degree, Snow went on to earn a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University College, London.

Snow's academic pursuits were complemented by his love for literature and poetry. He began writing short stories while still a student, with his first published work appearing in 1927. This marked the beginning of a prolific literary career that would span over five decades.

Major Accomplishments


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Snow is best known for his novels, which often explored themes related to science and technology.
 He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1956.
In 1964, Snow was appointed by the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson, to chair a committee examining the organization of higher education.

Notable Works or Actions


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Snow's novels are his most enduring legacy. His most famous works include:

_Strangers and Brothers_ (1949-1970), an 11-volume series that explores themes related to science, technology, and human relationships.
_The Masterpiece_ (1957), a novel about the tensions between art and science.

Snow's work also extended beyond literature. As a scientist, he made significant contributions to the field of physical chemistry. His most notable research focused on the properties of sulfur dioxide.

In addition to his literary and scientific pursuits, Snow was an accomplished politician. He served as a Labour Member of Parliament from 1951 to 1956.

Impact and Legacy


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C.P. Snow's impact is multifaceted:

Science and Literature: His work bridged the gap between science and literature, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience.
Education Reform: As chair of the committee on higher education, Snow played a key role in shaping Britain's education system.
 International Diplomacy: In 1956, Snow was appointed as an Honorary Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge. His connections with academia and politics facilitated his involvement in international diplomacy.

Snow's influence can be seen in various fields:

Scientists like Stephen Hawking have cited Snow as a source of inspiration for bridging the gap between science and literature.
 Educators continue to draw on Snow's recommendations for reforming higher education systems worldwide.
Politicians, such as Tony Blair, have acknowledged the impact of Snow's work on British politics.

Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered


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C.P. Snow is remembered for his remarkable versatility and contributions across multiple fields:

His literary legacy extends far beyond the academic sphere, influencing readers worldwide with thought-provoking novels that explore the intersection of science and humanity.
As a scientist, Snow's work continues to be recognized in the field of physical chemistry.
 In politics, Snow's influence can be seen in his role as chair of the committee on higher education and his involvement in international diplomacy.

Quotes by C.P. Snow

Davy was the type of all the jumped-up second-raters of all time.
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Davy was the type of all the jumped-up second-raters of all time.
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I should never have made a good scientist, but I should have made a perfectly adequate one.
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I should never have made a good scientist, but I should have made a perfectly adequate one.
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I think, on the whole that scientists make slightly better husbands and fathers than most of us, and I admire them for it.
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I think, on the whole that scientists make slightly better husbands and fathers than most of us, and I admire them for it.
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Nothing is easier to avoid than publicity. If one genuinely doesn’t want it, one doesn’t get it.
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Nothing is easier to avoid than publicity. If one genuinely doesn’t want it, one doesn’t get it.
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Groups of men, even small groups, act strangely differently from individuals. They have less humour and simpler humour, are more easy to frighten, more difficult to charm, distrust the mysterious more, and enjoy firm, flat, competent expositions which a man by himself would find inexcusably dull. Perhaps.
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Groups of men, even small groups, act strangely differently from individuals. They have less humour and simpler humour, are more easy to frighten, more difficult to charm, distrust the mysterious more, and enjoy firm, flat, competent expositions which a man by himself would find inexcusably dull. Perhaps.
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There is, of course, no complete solution. But we can do something. The chief means open to us is education There is no excuse for letting another generation be as vastly ignorant, or as devoid of understanding and sympathy, as we are ourselves.
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There is, of course, no complete solution. But we can do something. The chief means open to us is education There is no excuse for letting another generation be as vastly ignorant, or as devoid of understanding and sympathy, as we are ourselves.
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What will people of the future think of us? Will they say, as Roger Williams said of the Massachusetts Indians, that we were wolves with the minds of men? Will they think that we resigned our humanity? They will have the right.
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What will people of the future think of us? Will they say, as Roger Williams said of the Massachusetts Indians, that we were wolves with the minds of men? Will they think that we resigned our humanity? They will have the right.
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The scientific process has two motives: one is to understand the natural world, the other is to control it.
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The scientific process has two motives: one is to understand the natural world, the other is to control it.
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The most dreadful thing of all is that many millions of people in the poor countries are going to starve to death before our eyes. We shall see them doing so upon our television sets.
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The most dreadful thing of all is that many millions of people in the poor countries are going to starve to death before our eyes. We shall see them doing so upon our television sets.
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It takes a very strong head to keep secrets for years and not go slightly mad. It isn’t wise to be advised by anyone slightly mad.
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It takes a very strong head to keep secrets for years and not go slightly mad. It isn’t wise to be advised by anyone slightly mad.
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