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Einstein for the 21st Century
His Legacy in Science, Art, and Modern Culture
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More than fifty years after his death, Albert Einstein's vital engagement with the world continues to inspire others, spurring conversations, projects, and research, in the sciences as well as the humanities. Einstein for the 21st Century shows us why he remains a figure of fascination. In this wide-ranging collection, eminent artists, historians,
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More than fifty years after his death, Albert Einstein's vital engagement with the world continues to inspire others, spurring conversations, projects, and research in the sciences as well as the humanities. Einstein for the 21st Century shows us why he remains a figure of fascination.
In this wide-ranging collection, eminent artists, historians, scientists, and social scientists describe Einstein's influence on their work and consider his relevance for the future. Scientists discuss how Einstein's vision continues to motivate them, whether in their quest for a fundamental description of nature or in their investigations in chaos theory. Art scholars and artists explore his ties to modern aesthetics, while a music historian probes Einstein's musical tastes and relates them to his outlook on science. Historians explore the interconnections between Einstein's politics, physics, and philosophy, while other contributors examine his impact on the innovations of our time.
Uniquely cross-disciplinary, Einstein for the 21st Century serves as a testament to his legacy and speaks to everyone with an interest in his work.
The contributors are Leon Botstein, Lorraine Daston, E. L. Doctorow, Yehuda Elkana, Yaron Ezrahi, Michael L. Friedman, Jurg Frohlich, Peter L. Galison, David Gross, Hanoch Gutfreund, Linda D. Henderson, Dudley Herschbach, Gerald Holton, Caroline Jones, Susan Neiman, Lisa Randall, Jurgen Renn, Matthew Ritchie, Silvan S. Schweber, and A. Douglas Stone.
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Einstein for the 21st Century is praised for its engaging exploration of Albert Einstein's impact on culture and society. Reviewers commend its authoritative portrayal, highlighting its balance and the diverse contributions from notable figures. The book is regarded as both enlightening and fresh, capturing Einstein's continued relevance and varied influence on global events and disciplines outside of science.
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ISBN: 9780691177908
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 February 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Contributors:
- Edited by Gerald Holton
- Edited by Peter L. Galison
- Edited by S. S. Schweber
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 680g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Peter L. Galison is the Pellegrino University Professor of the History of Science and of Physics at Harvard University. Gerald Holton is the Mallinckrodt Research Professor of Physics and Research Professor of the History of Science at Harvard. Silvan S. Schweber is professor emeritus of physics and the Richard Koret Professor in the History of Ideas at Brandeis University.
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