Michael Polanyi
(1891-1976), Physical chemist and sociologistSitter in 5 portraits
Hungarian-born physical chemist and sociologist; settled in England and taught at Manchester University (from 1933); worked on crystallography; later became interested in the philosophy of science; author of Personal Knowledge (1958), a widely-read work on the nature of science.
by Elliott & Fry
bromide print, (1930s)
NPG x90964
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