Einstein's Berlin

In the Footsteps of a Genius

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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Lured by a top academic position sponsored by the Prussian Academy of Sciences, Albert Einstein moved from Zurich to Berlin in 1914 and lived there until 1932, just weeks before Hitler became chancellor of Germany. During this fraught economic and political time, Einstein developed the general theory of relativity, gained worldwide fame, supported democratic, socialist, pacifist, and Zionist causes, and withstood the growing ire of ultranationalists. Naturally, he became entwined in a network of people and places throughout the city. With a foreword by Nobel Prize winner Walter Kohn, Einstein's Berlin combines narrative, maps, and period photographs to tell this story in the form of a sophisticated, annotated city guide, allowing readers and travelers to follow the physicist's footsteps throughout Berlin. Dieter Hoffmann conveys how Einstein's life and work were linked to the scientific and social life of the city and inspires the reader to explore the places where he made his mark.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2013-11-26
Mått152 x 229 x 12 mm
Vikt272 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor192
FörlagJohns Hopkins University Press
ISBN9781421410401

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Einstein's Berlin will certainly interest readers curious about the life of this important scientist. Choice This is an engaging book that provides a concise tour of a lesser-known Berlin sprinkled with facts about one of the greatest scientific minds of the last century. It utilizes a variety of primary sources, including archival texts and extended quotations from Einstein. It also features a wealth of images that allow the reader to visualize the architecture, interiors, and personalities of Einstein's Berlin. Furthermore, it is well translated and clearly written. -- Adam T. Rosenbaum H-Travel Hoffman's book provides a detailed, engaged, and competent source of information on Einstein's years in Berlin and succeeds in its aim... -- Tilman Sauer Metascience

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