| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 421 pages) : illustrations |
| Summary |
This book focuses on Albert Einstein and his interactions with, and responses to, various scientists, both famous and lesser-known. It takes as its starting point that the discussions between Einstein and other scientists all represented a contribution to the edifice of general relativity and relativistic cosmology. These scientists with whom Einstein implicitly or explicitly interacted form a complicated web of collaboration, which this study explores, focusing on their implicit and explicit responses to Einstein's work. This analysis uncovers latent undercurrents, indiscernible to other appr |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Einstein, Abert, 1879-1955 -- Friends and associates
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Physics -- History
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SCIENCE -- Energy.
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SCIENCE -- Mechanics -- General.
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SCIENCE -- Physics -- General.
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Friendship
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Physics
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781443887809 |
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1443887803 |
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