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- catalog abstract ""Although Einstein is celebrated as one of the most gifted scientific minds of the twentieth century for his tremendous contributions to our understanding of the world around us, little is known about the private life behind his legendary persona. How did Einstein spend his life when not engaged in scientific pursuits? What were his interests? What in Einstein's background and everyday life inspired his development as a scientist and as a person? In this unique contribution to the Einstein literature, Barry Parker draws on the great scientist's letters and personal papers to explore the intellectual and emotional drives that motivated both his work and his life."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12890474.
- catalog created "2003.".
- catalog date "2003".
- catalog date "2003.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "2003.".
- catalog description ""Although Einstein is celebrated as one of the most gifted scientific minds of the twentieth century for his tremendous contributions to our understanding of the world around us, little is known about the private life behind his legendary persona. How did Einstein spend his life when not engaged in scientific pursuits? What were his interests? What in Einstein's background and everyday life inspired his development as a scientist and as a person? In this unique contribution to the Einstein literature, Barry Parker draws on the great scientist's letters and personal papers to explore the intellectual and emotional drives that motivated both his work and his life."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "1. An Early Passion for Learning and Music 21 -- 2. Leaving Munich 33 -- 3. First Love 43 -- 4. Student Days and a New Love 57 -- 5. The Women in His Life 75 -- 6. Family Ties 89 -- 7. More Difficulties 101 -- 8. Gaining New Insights 115 -- 9. A Passion for Understanding Nature 129 -- 10. The Miracle Year: 1905 143 -- 11. Extending the Theory 157 -- 12. The General Theory 175 -- 13. Confirmation and a Passion for Determinacy 195 -- 14. An Obsession for Unity 219 -- 15. A Desire for World Peace 241.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-290) and index.".
- catalog extent "297 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Einstein.".
- catalog identifier "1591020638 (alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Einstein.".
- catalog issued "2003".
- catalog issued "2003.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Amherst, NY : Prometheus Books,".
- catalog relation "Einstein.".
- catalog subject "530/.092 B 21".
- catalog subject "Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955.".
- catalog subject "Physicists Biography.".
- catalog subject "QC16.E5 P367 2003".
- catalog subject "Relativity (Physics)".
- catalog tableOfContents "1. An Early Passion for Learning and Music 21 -- 2. Leaving Munich 33 -- 3. First Love 43 -- 4. Student Days and a New Love 57 -- 5. The Women in His Life 75 -- 6. Family Ties 89 -- 7. More Difficulties 101 -- 8. Gaining New Insights 115 -- 9. A Passion for Understanding Nature 129 -- 10. The Miracle Year: 1905 143 -- 11. Extending the Theory 157 -- 12. The General Theory 175 -- 13. Confirmation and a Passion for Determinacy 195 -- 14. An Obsession for Unity 219 -- 15. A Desire for World Peace 241.".
- catalog title "Einstein : the passions of a scientist / Barry Parker.".
- catalog type "Biography. fast".
- catalog type "text".