Albert Einstein: Scientist

by Andrew May

Albert Einstein has been an influential figure in the development of modern physics since his paper on the theory relativity was published in Annalen der Physik in 1905. This book explores Einsteins younger years, his struggle to get published, his tumultuous marriages and relationships, as well as his pacifist attitudes in years characterized by war. Einstein continues to be idolized by people around the world for his contributions to the advancement of physics and his staunch position as an anti-war activist. This book features little-known details of Einsteins life, the viewpoints of his peers, and photographs chronicling his life.

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Published January 1, 2017

About the author

Andrew May is a former scientist with an MA from Cambridge University and a PhD in Astrophysics from Manchester University. After a thirty year career spanning the academic, government and private sectors, he has now settled in the South-West of England where he works as a freelance writer and consultant on subjects as diverse as defence technology, history, physics, Forteana and New Age beliefs.