The Nobel Prize-winning physicist presents his views on the special and general theory of relativity and the universe as a whole, in an accessible introduction to his seminal theories, written for the non-scientist.

Albert Einstein presentaba en 1916 Sobre la teoría de la relatividad especial y general con las siguientes palabras: «El presente librito pretende dar una idea lo más exacta posible de la teoría de la relatividad, pensando en aquellas personas que, sin dominar el aparato matemático de la física teórica, tienen interés en la teoría desde el punto de vista científi co o fi losófi co». He aquí pues los fundamentos de la teoría de la relatividad expuestos con la mayor claridad posible por su propio autor.

Product Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work...read more

A selection of Einstein's own writings takes a new look at TIME magazine's 'Person of the Year,' whose opposition to war and racism and advocacy of human rights put him on the FBI files as a socialist enemy of the state.

The most advanced and celebrated mind of the 20th Century, without a doubt, is attributed to Albert Einstein. Instead of his hard science and advanced mathematical theories, which often go far beyond the minds of average people, this book allows us to meet him as a person. This interesting book allows us to explore his beliefs, philosophical ideas, and opinions on many subjects so we can walk away afterwards knowing and understanding one of the world's greatest intellectual giants. Subjects include politics, religion, education, the meaning of life, Jewish issues, the world economy, peace and pacifism. One does not need an advanced degree in math or physics to appreciate the genius of Einstein, shared so clearly by the man himself in this book.

Product Description: Albert Einstein fue un físico alemán de origen judío, nacionalizado después suizo y estadounidense. Es considerado como el científico más conocido y popular del siglo XX.

Product Description: Pienso mil veces al día que mi vida externa e interna se basa en el trabajo de otros hombres, vivos o muertos. Siento que debo esforzarme por dar en la misma medida en que he recibido y sigo recibiendo. Me siento inclinado a la sobriedad, oprimido muchas veces por la impresión de necesitar del trabajo de otros...read more

Product Description: To celebrate 'Einstein Year' the British Library is proud to release a selection of rare recordings of the celebrated physicist as he talks about his life and work, the Jewish people and the world of science. This CD includes a live recording of the historic fund-raising dinner on behalf of Jewish charities at the Savoy Hotel, London, in 1930 with the speeches made by George Bernard Shaw and Albert Einstein...read more

A new, updated edition of the ultimate Einstein reference book continues to provide readers with the best window into the life and wisdom of this twentieth-century icon in celebration of the centennial of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, with more than three hundred new quotations, an account of Einstein's final days, a new section 'On Aging,' and more. Simultaneous.

Forth Edition

Product Description: A discussion of the more intelligible features of the theory of relativity, this book was originally published in 1921. Edwin E. Slosson, M.S., Ph.D., was Literary Editor of The Independent, Associate in the Columbia School of Journalism, and the author of such books as Creative Chemistry and Great American Universities...read more

Product Description: Estas Notas autobiográficas son prácticamente el único intento realizado por Albert Einstein(1879-1955) para componer algo parecido a unrelato de su vida. En ellas plasma un autorretrato científico que describe el nacimiento y desarrollo de las ideas que acabarían por revolucionar la física entera: desde el «asombr...read more