Subtle Is the Lord: The Science and the Life of Albert Einstein
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Number of Pages: 576
Published: 2005-11-03
List price: $24.95
2005 has been designated "World Year of Physics" to celebrate the publication of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity one hundred years ago. In commemoration of this landmark anniversary, Oxfor University Press brings Abraham Pais’ major work on Einstein’s life and work to a whole new generation of readers. Since the death of Albert Einstein in 1955 there have been many books and articles written about the man and an numbe of attempts to "explain" relativity. Throughout the preparatio of this book, Pais has had complete access to the Einstein Archives and the invaluable guidance...