SECRETS OF THE NOBEL PRIZE. SCANDALS, MISTAKES, CONTROVERSIES

Discover the fascinating world behind the scenes of the Nobel Prize, where prestige mixes with controversy, and great minds compete for the highest distinction. This book is a journey through scandals, mistakes, and political pressures that have shaped the history of this global business.

• Behind the Scenes of the Nobel Prize: Learn lesser-known facts about the origins and mechanisms of operation.
• Scandals and Controversies: Discover moments when the highest distinction became a source of outrage.
• Political Pressures: Find out how politics influenced the decisions of the Nobel Committees.
• Big Money: See how global business shapes the Nobel Prize.
• Personal Animosities: Get to know the stories of conflicts and rivalries between the laureates.
• Mistakes and Decisions: Wonder why so many outstanding people have been overlooked.

Alfred Nobel, a 19th-century capitalist with unlimited energy and ingenuity, was considered a loner during his lifetime, protecting his privacy. His posthumous generosity was intended to avoid public interference in his personal affairs. Today, the Nobel Prize is a global business, the costs of which amount to millions of dollars a year.

The book reveals surprising stories that hide behind the facade of prestige. Learn about political pressures, big money, personal animosities, controversies, mistakes, and decisions that aroused outrage. Find out how in the capricious history of the Nobel Committees so many have been overlooked by so few.

Prószyński i S-ka Publishing House presents this fascinating publication in hardcover, with 400 pages. The 241x174 mm format ensures comfortable reading, and the year of publication 2025 guarantees up-to-date information. Immerse yourself in the world of secrets of the Nobel Prize and discover the backstage that has remained hidden so far.