Einstein : the passions of a scientist /
In this unique contribution to the Einstein literature, physicist and acclaimed science writer Parker draws on the great scientist's letters and personal papers to explore the intellectual and emotional passions that motivated both his work and his life. Illustrations throughout
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Amherst, N.Y. :
Prometheus Books,
2003
Amherst, NY : 2003 Amherst, N.Y. : 2003 |
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| Summary: | In this unique contribution to the Einstein literature, physicist and acclaimed science writer Parker draws on the great scientist's letters and personal papers to explore the intellectual and emotional passions that motivated both his work and his life. Illustrations throughout "Although Einstein is celebrated as one of the most gifted scientific minds of the twentieth century for his tremendous contributions to our understanding of the world around us, little is known about the private life behind his legendary persona. How did Einstein spend his life when not engaged in scientific pursuits? What were his interests? What in Einstein's background and everyday life inspired his development as a scientist and as a person? In this unique contribution to the Einstein literature, Barry Parker draws on the great scientist's letters and personal papers to explore the intellectual and emotional drives that motivated both his work and his life."--BOOK JACKET "Although Einstein is celebrated as one of the most gifted scientific minds of the twentieth century for his tremendous contributions to our understanding of the world around us, little is known about the private life behind his legendary persona. How did Einstein spend his life when not engaged in scientific pursuits? What were his interests? What in Einstein's background and everyday life inspired his development as a scientist and as a person? In this unique contribution to the Einstein literature, Barry Parker draws on the great scientist's letters and personal papers to explore the intellectual and emotional drives that motivated both his work and his life."--Jacket |
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| Item Description: | Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy037/2002036942.html This WorldCat-derived record is shareable under Open Data Commons ODC-BY, with attribution to OCLC |
| Physical Description: | 297 p. : ill. ; 24 cm 297 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm 297 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-290) and index Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-290) and index Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-290) and index |
| ISBN: | 1591020638 (alk. paper) 1591020638 9781591020639 (alk. paper) 9781591020639 |