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Sidelights on Relativity
Albert Einstein, Gb Jeffery, W. Perrett
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To the majority of people Einstein's theory is a complete mystery.
Their attitude towards Einstein is like that of Mark Twain towards
the writer of a work on mathematics: here was a man who had written
an entire book of which Mark could not understand a single
sentence. Einstein, therefore, is great in the public eye partly
because he has made revolutionary discoveries which cannot be
translated into the common tongue. We stand in proper awe of a man
whose thoughts move on heights far beyond our range, whose
achievements can be measured only by the few who are able to follow
his reasoning and challenge his conclusions. There is, however,
another side to his personality. It is revealed in the addresses,
letters, and occasional writings brought together in this book.
These fragments form a mosaic portrait of Einstein the man. Each
one is, in a sense, complete in itself; it presents his views on
some aspect of progress, education, peace, war, liberty, or other
problems of universal interest. Their combined effect is to
demonstrate that the Einstein we can all understand is no less
great than the Einstein we take on trust.
Originally published in 1938 by Cambridge University Press, The
Evolution of Physics traces the development of ideas in physics, in
a manner suitable for any reader. Written by famed physicist Albert
Einstein and Leopold Infeld, this latest edition includes a new
introduction from modern Einstein biographer, Walter Isaacson.
Using this work to push his realist approach to physics in defiance
of much of quantum mechanics, Einstein's The Evolution of Physics
was published to great popularity and was featured in a Time
magazine cover story. A classic work for any student of physics or
lover of Albert Einstein, The Evolution of Physics can be enjoyed
by any and should be celebrated by all.
A new, popular edition with a clear introduction, Special
& General Relativity by Albert Einstein contains his core
paper, 'Relativity, The Special & The General Theory: A Popular
Exposition', which established his reputation as one of the
greatest thinkers of our (and perhaps any) age. Also included are
two of the Princeton University lectures he gave to explain his
findings in more detail, on 'The Meaning of Relativity', as well as
the early paper which led to his famous equation E = mc2. The FLAME
TREE Foundations series features core publications which together
have shaped the cultural landscape of the modern world, with
cutting-edge research distilled into pocket guides designed to be
both accessible and informative.
Time's 'Man of the Century', Albert Einstein is the unquestioned founder of modern physics. His theory of relativity is the most important scientific idea of the modern era. In this short book Einstein explains, using the minimum of mathematical terms, the basic ideas and principles of the theory which has shaped the world we live in today. Unsurpassed by any subsequent books on relativity, this remains the most popular and useful exposition of Einstein's immense contribution to human knowledge. eBook available with sample pages: 0203518926
A marvelously annotated and illustrated edition of Einstein's South
America travel diary In the spring of 1925, Albert Einstein
embarked on an extensive lecture tour of Argentina before
continuing on to Uruguay and Brazil. In his travel diary, the
preeminent scientist and humanitarian icon recorded his immediate
impressions and broader reflections on the people he encountered
and the locations he visited. Some of the most confounding passages
reveal his uncensored views on his host nations. This edition makes
available the complete journal Einstein kept on his three-month
journey. In these remarkable pages, Einstein enthuses about the
stunning vistas of lush vegetation in Rio de Janeiro. His flight in
the skies over Buenos Aires thrills him, and he enjoys the cozy
atmosphere of Montevideo. He expresses genuine admiration for the
Uruguayans, harsh condescension toward the Argentinians, and
ambivalent affection for the Brazilians. The illustrious visitor
seeks calm refuge on the long ocean voyages, far from the madding
crowds of Europe, but the grueling lecture schedule and the
adoration of the local masses exhaust him. This edition features
stunning facsimiles of the diary's pages accompanied by an English
translation, an extensive historical introduction, numerous
illustrations, and editorial annotations. Supplementary materials
include letters, postcards, statements, and speeches as well as a
chronology, a bibliography, and an index.
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