Profiles the Nobel Prize-winning chemist who described the nature of chemical bonds, made important discoveries in the fields of quantum mechanics, immunology, and evolution, and used his scientific fame to help advance political causes.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-126) and index.; A laureate respected and suspected -- An Oregon boyhood -- Undergraduate years -- Pasadena and Europe -- Bridging chemistry and physics -- Bridging chemistry, biology, and medicine -- Patriot or traitor? -- In search of a new home -- Industrious to the end.;