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The Ultimate Quotable Einstein

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The Ultimate Quotable Einstein is a comprehensive collection of Albert Einstein's most memorable and thought-provoking quotes. It offers insights into his views on science, philosophy, art, religion, and personal reflections. This book captures the genius of Einstein's mind and provides readers with a glimpse into the thoughts and ideas of one of the most influential scientists of all time.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate the profound wisdom and wit of one of the greatest scientific minds in history. It offers a curated collection of Albert Einstein's reflections on science, philosophy, and his life experiences, providing insight into his thoughts and innovative ideas.

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Features roughly 1,600 quotes in all. This book includes sections unique to the ultimate collection such as "On and to Children," "On Race and Prejudice," and "Einstein's Verses: A Small Selection" - as well as a chronology of Einstein's life and accomplishments, and Freeman Dyson's authoritative foreword.

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Here is the definitive new edition of the hugely popular collection of Einstein quotations that has sold tens of thousands of copies worldwide and been translated into twenty-five languages. The Ultimate Quotable Einstein features 400 additional quotes, bringing the total to roughly 1,600 in all.

This ultimate edition includes new sectionsβ€”"On and to Children," "On Race and Prejudice," and "Einstein's Verses: A Small Selection"β€”as well as a chronology of Einstein's life and accomplishments, Freeman Dyson's authoritative foreword, and new commentary by Alice Calaprice.

In The Ultimate Quotable Einstein, readers will also find quotes by others about Einstein along with quotes attributed to him. Every quotation in this informative and entertaining collection is fully documented, and Calaprice has carefully selected new photographs and cartoons to introduce each section.

Features:

  • 400 additional quotations
  • Roughly 1,600 quotations in all
  • New sections on children, race and prejudice, and Einstein's poetry
  • New commentary
  • Beautifully illustrated
  • The most comprehensive collection of Einstein quotes ever published

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The Ultimate Quotable Einstein is valued for its captivating compilation of Einstein's thoughts, offering researchers and enthusiasts insights into his views. The selection adds depth, providing both familiar and surprising perspectives on topics spanning from his personal life to broader issues like Zionism.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691138176

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 October 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 27 halftones.

Contributors:

  • Edited by Alice Calaprice
  • Foreword by Freeman Dyson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 114.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 576

About the Author

Alice Calaprice is a renowned expert on Albert Einstein and was a longtime senior editor at Princeton University Press. She has worked with the Collected Papers of Albert Einstein since the founding of the project, has copyedited and overseen the production of all the volumes, and administered the accompanying translation series with a grant from the National Science Foundation. She is the author of several popular books on Einstein and was a recipient of the Literary Market Place's award for individual achievement in scholarly editing.

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