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Charles Alfred Coulson was a British-applied mathematician and theoretical chemist.
His major scientific work was as a pioneer of the application of the quantum theory of valency to problems of molecular structure, dynamics, and reactivity.
Coulson also wrote several books and popular works on atomic and molecular structure.
Besides his scientific works, Coulson wrote 'Science, Technology and the Christian' (1953) and 'Science and Christian Belief' (1955), integrating his scientific and religious views. Coulson believed religious faith was essential for the responsible use of science. He was a pacifist and conscientious objector, but championed the development of nuclear energy. He encouraged scientists to help improve Third World food production. He was chairman of Oxfam from 1965 to 1971. Charles' widest religious impact on the general public was in his BBC broadcasts. In these, and in general interaction with people, he conveyed his religiosity in a gentle and sometimes humorous manner, for example, when he claimed in his inaugural lecture at King's College, that he had received mail addressed to him as Professor of Theological Physics. (+info)

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