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Einstein from 'B' to 'Z' (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
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Einstein from 'B' to 'Z' (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
Series: Einstein Studies, 9
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John Stachel, the author of this collection of 37 published and
unpublished articles on Albert Einstein, has written about Einstein
and his work for over 40 years. Trained as a theoretical physicist
specializing in the theory of relativity, he was chosen as the
founding editor of The Collected papers of Albert Einstein 25 years
ago, and is currently Director of the Boston University Center for
Einstein Studies. Based on a detailed study of documentary
evidence, much of which was newly discovered in the course of his
work, Stachel debunks many of the old (and some new) myths about
Einstein and offers novel insight into his life and work.
Throughout the volume, a new, more human picture of Einstein is
offered to replace the plaster saint of popular legend. In
particular, a youthful Einstein emerges from the obscurity that
previously shrouded his early years, and much new light is shed on
the origins of the special and general theories of relativity. Also
discussed in some detail are Einstein's troubled relationship with
his first wife, his friendships with other physicists such as
Eddington, Bose, and Pauli, and his Jewish identity. The essays are
grouped thematically into the following areas: * The Human Side *
Editing the Einstein Papers * Surveys of Einstein's Work * Special
Relativity * General Relativity * Quantum Theory * Einstein and
Other Scientists * Book Reviews Because the essays are independent
of one another, readers will be able to dip into this collection to
satisfy varying interests. It will be of particular interest to
historians of 20th century science, working physicists, and
students, as well as to the many members of the general reading
public who continue to be fascinated by aspects of Einstein's life
and work.
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