Subtle Is the Lord: The Science and the Life of Albert Einstein
Abraham Pais
(Author)
Description
2005 has been designated "World Year of Physics" to celebrate the publication of Einstein's Theory of Relativity one hundred years ago. In commemoration of this landmark anniversary, Oxford University Press brings Abraham Pais' major work on Einstein's life and work to a whole new generation of readers.Since the death of Albert Einstein in 1955 there have been many books and articles written about the man and a number of attempts to "explain" relativity. Throughout the preparation of this book, Pais has had complete access to the Einstein Archives and the invaluable guidance of the late Helen Dukas--formerly Einstein's private secretary
Written with Pais' intimate and incomparable knowledge of Einstein, Subtle is the Lord will delight and inspire anyone fascinated by the man whose revolutionary ideas have defined modern physics.
Product Details
Price
$36.74
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Publish Date
November 03, 2005
Pages
576
Dimensions
6.32 X 9.26 X 1.18 inches | 1.84 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780192806727
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About the Author
The late Abraham Pais ws Detlev W. Bronk Professor at the Rockefeller University and winner of the J.R. Oppenheimer Memorial Prize for 1979.
