Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

An Einstein Encyclopedia

Rate this book
The complete guide to everything you ever wanted to know about EinsteinThis is the single most complete guide to Albert Einstein's life and work for students, researchers, and browsers alike. Written by three leading Einstein scholars who draw on their combined wealth of expertise gained during their work on the Collected Papers of Albert Einstein, this authoritative and accessible reference features more than one hundred entries and is divided into three parts covering the personal, scientific, and public spheres of Einstein’s life.An Einstein Encyclopedia contains entries on Einstein’s birth and death, family and romantic relationships, honors and awards, educational institutions where he studied and worked, citizenships and immigration to America, hobbies and travels, plus the people he befriended and the history of his archives and the Einstein Papers Project. Entries on Einstein’s scientific theories provide useful background and context, along with details about his assistants, collaborators, and rivals, as well as physics concepts related to his work. Coverage of Einstein’s role in public life includes entries on his Jewish identity, humanitarian and civil rights involvements, political and educational philosophies, religion, and more.Commemorating the hundredth anniversary of the theory of general relativity, An Einstein Encyclopedia also includes a chronology of Einstein’s life and appendixes that provide information for further reading and research, including an annotated list of a selection of Einstein’s publications and a review of selected books about Einstein.

More than 100 entries cover the rich details of Einstein’s personal, professional, and public lifeAuthoritative entries explain Einstein’s family relationships, scientific achievements, political activities, religious views, and moreMore than 40 illustrations include photos of Einstein and his circle plus archival materialsA chronology of Einstein’s life, appendixes, and suggestions for further reading provide essential details for further research

363 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 20, 2015

2 people are currently reading
42 people want to read

About the author

Alice Calaprice

22 books3 followers

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
4 (36%)
4 stars
3 (27%)
3 stars
3 (27%)
2 stars
1 (9%)
1 star
0 (0%)
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews
7 reviews
January 4, 2019
Very easy to read!

This book offers a balanced approach to Einstein the man and the scientist in a very readable way. Highly recommended.
Profile Image for John.
497 reviews3 followers
February 19, 2016
excellent addition to any library.
1916 Relativity & Gravitational Waves
1918 Paper updated & corrections made & the rest is history.

Al played a mean Violin ~~
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.