An Einstein Encyclopedia
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (800 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0691141746 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 376 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Coverage of Einstein's role in public life includes entries on his Jewish identity, humanitarian and civil rights involvements, political and educational philosophies, religion, and more.Commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the theory of general relativity, An Einstein Encyclopedia also includes a chronology of Einstein's life and appendixes that provide information for further reading and research, including an annotated list of a selection of Einstein's publications and a review of selected books about Einstein.More than 100 entries cover the rich details of Einstein's personal, professional, and public lifeAuthoritative entries explain Einstein's family relationships, scientific achievements, political activities, religious views, and moreMore than 40 illustrations include photos of Einstein and his circle plus archival materialsA chronology of Einstein's life, appendixes, and suggestions for further reading provide essential details for further research. This is the single most complete guide to Albert Einstein's life and work for students, researchers, and browsers alike. Entries on Einstein's scientific theories provide useful background and context, along with details about his assistants, collaborators, and rivals, as well as physics concepts related to
A comprehensive collection of the theories, concepts, friends, collaborators and romantic interests in Einstein's life."--Bill Condie, Cosmos Magazine"An Einstein Encyclopedia is full of fascinating information about Einstein. Photographs and illustrations--cartoons of the great inventor, for example, and scientific diagrams--enhance the presentation, which further offers meticulous documentation and carefully chronicles Einstein's academic output."--Henrietta Verma, Library Journal"An Einst
Daniel Kennefick is associate professor of physics at the University of Arkansas, an editor of the Collected Papers of Albert Einstein, and the author of Traveling at the Speed of Thought: Einstein and the Quest for Gravitational Waves (Princeton). . Alice Calaprice is a renowned authority on Albert Einstein and the author of several popul
"Five Stars" according to ken. good. Einstein the man and not the myth. This book is actually a very fast way to review Einsteins life and thought without getting bogged down in a long Biography. So Einstein did NOT flunk Math, fact is, he was an A+ student in that subject and even considered being a pure Mathematician. Einstein was NOT left handed, and Einstein DID believe in God. These are just some of the myth debunking things you will read about the Great Man.at no cos. Five Stars Jon Appleton A wonderful book about the various aspects of Einstein's life. Beautifully written, difficult subjects clearly explained.