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Einstein
His Life And Universe
by Walter Isaacson
ISBN: 0743264738
ISBN-13: 9780743264730
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
In this accessible and affectionate biography of the 20th century's most famous theoretical physicist, Walter Isaacson recounts the public and private life of Albert Einstein, making his abstruse theories understandable while capturing the unique qualities of Einstein's personality, including his maverick approach to authority. Isaacson presents an engaging narrative of Einstein's childhood, his years in the patent office, his struggle to clarify his theories, and his marriages. He provides a fair and balanced account of Einstein's world-view, his take on God and religion and his evolving identity as a Jew, as well as his reaction to the atomic bomb and his efforts on behalf of world peace. There is much to savor in Isaacson's presentation , as he delights in Einstein's deft handling of the spotlight, as well as his tendency to provoke his attentive public with remarks that, whether playful or serious, were often eminently quotable. The many stories in EINSTEIN: HIS LIFE AND THE UNIVERSE add up to one grand, unified life.
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"[Isaacson] brings Einstein's human side into sharp focus and even manages to explain the science (and why it matters) clearly and accurately." -- Thomas Hayden
"[A] thorough, comprehensive, affectionate new biography...." -- John Updike
"[T]his is a warm, insightful, affectionate portrait with a human and immensely charming Einstein at its core...With the help of many witty, candid letters, Mr. Isaacson offers a wonderfully rounded portrait of the ever-surprising Einstein personality. Equally important is the Einstein myth, and the material on this subject is even more entertaining....[T]roughout the book Mr. Isaacson asks the right questions....And he answers them with the clear, broad grasp of complex issues that make this book an illuminating delight." -- Janet Maslin
"...Walter Isaacson has written a narrative masterpiece that merges into a seamless whole two worlds that are usually separated by a great divide-scientific exposition and literary style. This is a great read by a great writer about a great man-a biographical perfect storm." -- Michael Shermer
"If any 600-page book about relativity can be described as a page-turner, EINSTEIN: HIS LIFE AND THE UNIVERSE is it." -- Corey S. Powell
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published date: 2007
Size: 6.75 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 2.4 pounds
Pages: 675
Synopses
The first full biography of Albert Einstein since all of his papers have become available shows how his scientific imagination sprang from the rebellious nature of his personality. Biographer Isaacson explores how an imaginative, impertinent patent clerk--a struggling father in a difficult marriage who couldn't get a teaching job or a doctorate--became the locksmith of the mysteries of the atom and the universe. His success came from questioning conventional wisdom and marveling at mysteries that struck others as mundane. This led him to embrace a morality and politics based on respect for free minds, free spirits, and free individuals. These traits are just as vital for this new century of globalization, in which our success will depend on our creativity, as they were for the beginning of the last century, when Einstein helped usher in the modern age.--From publisher description.
Publisher's Notes
By the author of the acclaimed bestseller Benjamin Franklin, this is the first full biography of Albert Einstein since all of his papers have become available. How did his mind work? What made him a genius? Isaacson's biography shows how his scientific imagination sprang from the rebellious nature of his personality. His fascinating story is a testament to the connection between creativity and freedom.
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Publisher: Simon & Schuster: *BRAND NEW *HARD COVER *FIRST EDITION *NOT-A-BOOK CLUB *NOT-A-REMAINDER *MULTIPLE COPIES AVAILABLE!, 2007 BOOK REVIEW: Einstein ideas are still hotly debated both inside and outside the world of science. But as with any celebrity, fiction and fact are so intertwined that our view of the man is clouded by myth. In Einstein: His Life and Universe , Walter Isaacson parts the clouds. The first writer to have full access to all of Einstein's papers, including newly released personal letters, Isaacson clearly put his access to good use. .................................................................... 1st Edition. Hardcover. New/New. ( more information) Offered by marketforbooks (United States)
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New York: Simon & Schuster. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket; Bump to lower front board, spine . slightly shaken (as is common in books with this many pages). Dust jacket . has a bit of edge crinkling, but is otherwise fine. Text is clean - no . names, inscriptions, underlining or highlighting. Overall, a nice copy.. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743264738 . The first full biography written since all Einstein's papers and personal letters became available. The author succeeds in capturing the complete Einstein, getting the science right and revealing the man as well. Book is heavy; additional postage may be required if sent internationally or priority. ; 675 pages . ( more information) Offered by The Eclectic Bookshop (United States)
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New York: Simon & Schuster, 2007. 675 pages including index plus notes on the author and illustration credits. Photographic endpapers. Rough cut fore-edges to pages. Unmarked and in excellent condition throughout.. First Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 170 x 240mm. ( more information) Offered by Sydney Harbour Books (Australia)
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New York: Simon & Schuster, 2007. Hardcover First Edition, Second printing As New Hardcover copy with dj in as New condition; written by the same author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life; an interesting look at the genius with newly gathered information recently released through the personal letters of Einstein; heavy book which will likely cost extra to ship ( more information) Offered by Wellington Square Bookshop (United States)
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Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 2007. 675 pgs. Clean, very lightly read with one minor handling blemish on fore edge. Minor wear to jacket.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. ( more information) Offered by The Book Guardian (United States)
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New York, N. Y.: Simon & Schuster, 2007. By the author of the acclaimed bestseller Benjamin Franklin, this is the first full biography of Albert Einstein since all of his papers have become available. . First Edition. Half-Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by The Book Faire (United States)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket 2007 First Edition; First Printing Hard Cover A handsome copy of this First Edition/First Printing book in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Using personal letters and papers of Albert Einstein's that have only recently become available, Walter Isaacson has written a full biography of the great physicist. Einstein's rebellious nature, creative spirit, and innovative thinking caused him to question accepted doctrine and eventually to rewrite the laws of the universeWalter Isaacson is the author of the bestseller Benjamin Franklin: an American Life ( more information) Offered by Books Tell You Why, member IOBA (United States)
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Markham, ON, Canada: Simon & Schuster Canada, 2007. A first edition/first printing signed by Walter Isaacson on the title page. It has the complete number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. It also comes with an events calendar from the place that the signing was held.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. ( more information) Offered by Zontik LLC (United States)
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New York: Simon & Schuster, 2007. First Edition (Number string begins with '1'). SIGNED by Isaacson of title page. This 675 page book is the first full biography since the release of Einstein's personal letters. Fine in fine dust jacket.. ISBN: 0743264738. ( more information) Offered by Len Unger Rare Books, ABAA (United States)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster. Fine+ in Fine+ dust jacket; Signed by Author 2007 First Edition; First Printing Hard Cover A handsome copy of this First Edition/First Printing book in unread Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, this one SIGNED by author Walter Isaacson on title page; Using personal letters and papers of Albert Einstein's that have only recently become available, Walter Isaacson has written a full biography of the great physicist. Einstein's rebellious nature, creative spirit, and innovative thinking caused him to question accepted doctrine and eventually to rewrite the laws of the universeWalter Isaacson is the author of the bestseller Benjamin Franklin: an American Life ( more information) Offered by Books Tell You Why, member IOBA (United States)
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