The dishevelled figure of Albert Einstein is prominent in 20th-century history. This book attempts to elucidate his special and general theories of relativity, as well as electromagnetism, space-time and other mysteries. It aims to enable readers to appreciate the great physicist's achievements by laying out the context in which he developed his theories and the way that they were received. It also links Einstein's political and personal life with the turbulent history of his time, giving readers the background and an insight into this remarkable man.
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Michael White is a contributor to the SUNDAY TIMES, the OBSERVER and NEW SCIENTIST and has worked as a scriptwriter and BBC TV and radio presenter. John Gribbin writes on science for THE TIMES, the GUARDIAN, the TELEGRAPH and the INDEPENDENT. He is the author of over 50 books and lives in East Sussex.
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