Einstein en 3 minutes : sa vie, ses théories et son influence en un rien de temps

by Paul Parsons

Vous savez qu’Einstein est à l’origine de la formule E = mc2, sans toutefois la comprendre. Vous connaissez cette fameuse photo du physicien tirant la langue, en ignorant tout du personnage. Vous avez entendu évoquer les théories de la relativité sans jamais oser demander ce dont il s’agissait. Désormais, grâce à Einstein en 3 minutes, vous saurez tout de son œuvre en un rien de temps.

Cet ouvrage de vulgarisation intelligente vous éclairera sur la vie, les théories et l’influence de celui qui révolutionna la physique. Chaque double page, abondamment illustrée, présente un aspect de son histoire personnelle ou de son apport scientifique en trois courts paragraphes très clairs, à lire en 3 minutes. Chacun des trois chapitres renferme ainsi une heure de découvertes fascinantes.

Vous accéderez à la pensée de l’une des figures majeures de la physique, prix Nobel en 1921, qui provoqua dans l’histoire des sciences une mutation comparable à celle initiée par Newton deux siècles plus tôt. Avec ses théories de la relativité, il bouleversa profondément les notions physiques d’espace et de temps.

Einstein en 3 minutes vous familiarisera instantanément avec ce génie, qui fut également un défenseur infatigable des droits de l’homme. Un livre qui se parcourt à la vitesse de la lumière!

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Physics, Biography, History

160 pages, Hardcover

First published May 16, 2011

Reviews

[Sonja · Rating 4 out of 5]

❝Imagination is more important than knowledge.❞

3-minute Einstein is a really digestible and accessible biography. The whole concept of the book is that every page can be read in three minutes, so complex subjects such as the theory of relativity are way easier to understand this way. It was a very interesting read!

» buddy read with my eldest brother

[William Schram · Rating 4 out of 5]

Albert Einstein is quite possibly the most famous scientist of the modern era. Do I know why that is, though? Well, yes. To an extent, I do know about Einstein and his findings. I don't know them well enough to write a book about it, though, so that is where Paul Parsons comes in with 3-Minute Einstein.

Parsons divides his book into three major sections. Each one of them provides pictures of Einstein and various aspects of his life.

The book delivers what it promises; a quick examination of Albert Einstein's life. It covers both his triumphs and his failures. I am most familiar with the aspects of Einstein's life that have to do with Physics. I didn't know too much about his personal life, but apparently, Einstein was a ladies' man. To be blunt, he had several extramarital affairs. I know about the Cosmological Constant and his failure in predicting the expanding universe.

I don't see any mention of Vincent Berthal in the copy I have. The author is Paul Parsons, and the foreword is by John Gribben.

[maks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fast and cohesive. Would be very useful for writing a report where you need quick facts about Einstein's life and accomplishments and well as his work's influence. However, it's not the book if you want to know the nitty gritty details of his life or the breakdowns of his findings.

[Dennis P Moore · Rating 2 out of 5]

5.

[Servaas]

I only read two thirds of this book, it provides some interesting insights into Einstein's youth and theories

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

When my son had to do some testing, I read this book in about two hours in the waiting room. The book has wonderful photos and quotations, timelines, biographical information, easily digested scientific information, and discussion of Einstein's legacy. Highly recommended for people who want an overview of Einstein's life, work, and significance.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

My youngest (age 11) was interested in learning more about Einstein, and although this is an adult non-fiction book, it was an excellent introduction. Lots of interesting information about Einstein, his life, and his theories, but written in short, easy to understand segments. This was an enjoyable book to read aloud.

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Albert Einstein, almost more than I love science. I picked up this book from B&N in the sale section. It has some pretty neat facts, pictures, and is simply written. Who could say no to such a beautiful mind???

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was "relatively" easy to read and "absolutely" thought provoking.

[Arthur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read that lets you digest Einstein's life and his theories in easy 3 minute snippets.