Einstein : his space and times
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New Haven Yale University Press, [2015].
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9780300196719, 0300196717
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Published
New Haven Yale University Press, [2015].
Format
Book
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ix, 191 pages ; 22 cm.
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English
ISBN
9780300196719, 0300196717
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-188) and index.
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"The commonly held view of Albert Einstein is that of an eccentric genius for whom the pursuit of science was everything. But in actuality, the brilliant innovator whose theory of relativity forever reshaped our understanding of time was a man of his times, always politically engaged and driven by strong moral principles. An avowed pacifist, Einstein mistrusted authority, and his outspoken social and scientific views earned him death threats from Nazi sympathizers in the years preceding World War II. To him, science provided not only a means for understanding the behavior of the universe, but a foundation for considering the deeper questions of life--as well as a way for the worldwide Jewish community to gain confidence and pride in itself. Steven Gimbel's biography presents Einstein in the context of the world he lived in, offering a fascinating portrait of a remarkable individual who remained actively engaged in international affairs throughout his life. This revealing work not only explains Einstein's theories in understandable terms, it demonstrates how they directly emerged from the realities of his times and helped create the world we live in today."--Dust jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gimbel, S. (2015). Einstein: his space and times . Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gimbel, Steven, 1968-. 2015. Einstein: His Space and Times. Yale University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gimbel, Steven, 1968-. Einstein: His Space and Times Yale University Press, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gimbel, Steven. Einstein: His Space and Times Yale University Press, 2015.
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