Bibliograph

Einstein, his space and times, Steven Gimbel

Type

Label

Einstein, his space and times, Steven Gimbel

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-188) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

portraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Einstein

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

898114046

Responsibility statement

Steven Gimbel

Series statement

Jewish Lives

Sub title

his space and times

Summary

The commonly held view of Albert Einstein is 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's mistrust of authority and 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 and 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

Table Of Contents

Everything was in order -- The miracle year -- The happiest thought -- Two wars -- The worldwide Jewish celebrity -- In exile

Target audience

adult

Classification

Creator