Einstein For Dummies (For Dummies (Math and Science))

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 384 pages
• Published by: For Dummies
• Edition: 1st Edition June 10, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0764583484
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0764583483
• Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description
Genius demystified, the Dummies way!
In 1905, Albert Einstein revolutionized modern physics with his theory of relativity. He went on to become a twentieth-century icon-a man whose name and face are synonymous with "genius." Now, at last, ordinary readers can explore Einstein's life and work in this new For Dummies guide. Physicist Carlos Calle chronicles Einstein's career and explains his work-including the theories of special and general relativity-in language that anyone can understand. He shows how Einstein's discoveries affected everything from the development of the atom bomb to the theory of quantum mechanics. He sheds light on Einstein's personal life and beliefs, including his views on religion and politics. And he shows how Einstein's work continues to affect our world today, from nuclear power to space travel to artificial intelligence.

Back Cover Copy
Understand his theories of special and general relativity

The genius of Einstein demystified the Dummies Way®!

Eager to understand Einstein? This fun, accessible guide clearly explains his amazing theories and the awesome impact of his discoveries on contemporary life and science. You get a glimpse into Einstein's personal life and beliefs, as well as an overview of the main events that shaped his ideas and laid the groundwork for his accomplishments.

Discover

• Einstein's thoughts and motivations
• The scientists who influenced his work
• His connection to the nuclear bomb
• Einstein's greatest blunder

Reader Reviews
I would give this book five stars except for one thing. I have a masters degree in social work. While I enjoyed the book immensely, I wouldn't describe it as a true "dummy's" guide. For some of the concepts, I got the gist of what was being said but not a clear understanding. Still, it's probably one of the most readable introductions to Einstein and to physics available. One of the more remarkable and appreciated features is that the book is about so much more than Einstein. There is a real effort to help you understand the context in which Einstein operated: the ideas that came before him, which influenced him and challenged him, and the ideas that came after him, which were influenced by his work. Into all this, interesting details of Einstein's life are effectively woven. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to get a sense of what physics is about, and of Einstein's place in that field--without getting lost in mathematical formulas. So much is touched on: from the tiny world of atoms to the immense universe of galaxies. Comment | | (Report this)