Einstein: A Hundred Years of Relativity - Hardcover

Robinson, Andrew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0810959232 ISBN 13: 9780810959231

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 1900

Synopsis

SUPERANNO This definitive illustrated biography commemorates the centenary of Albert Einstein's anuus mirabilis of 1905, the same year he published his groundbreaking Special Theory of Relativity, and when the most famous equation in science, E=mc2 , was introduced to the world. Here author Andrew Robinson and 11 essayists explore every facet of the life and achievements of the great physicist and humanitarian, honored by Time magazine in its Millennium issue as "Person of the Century."

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Review:

"A peerless introduction to the man, his life, and his scientific theories. . . . [T]his is by far the best book about Einstein that I have ever come across."--Patrick Moore, BBC Sky at Night magazine

"Most appealing. . . . [C]ontains material on all aspects of Einstein's scientific work and private life . . . It is filled with a myriad of familiar and not-so-familiar images." --Physics World

"Einstein's life was full of paradoxes, and this lovely coffee table book, with essays by Stephen Hawking, Philip Anderson, Steven Weinberg and others, reveals them all." --New Scientist

"A thoroughly grounded biography of Einstein. This book appeals to anyone interested in the universe, science or physics. This is one of the best books on Einstein to be found." --School Librarian

From the Publisher:

The main narrative is augmented by eleven essays written by scientists and scholars, and Einstein's own voice is present throughout in the form of extracts from his writings and speeches, including his own account of his intellectual development.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication date: 1900
• ISBN 10: 0810959232
• ISBN 13: 9780810959231
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256