Einstein for the 21st Century

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His Legacy in Science, Art, and Modern Culture

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Einstein for the 21st Century explores how Albert Einstein's revolutionary ideas have shaped modern science and continue to influence various fields beyond physics. The book offers insights from experts in diverse disciplines, illustrating how Einstein's legacy extends into contemporary understanding and future innovations. With a blend of personal anecdotes and scholarly analysis, it paints a vivid picture of Einstein's enduring impact on both science and culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by how Einstein's theories continue to influence modern science and culture. With contributions from experts across various fields, it explores both the scientific legacy and the broader cultural impact of one of the greatest thinkers of our time.

Einstein for the 21st Century

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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

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

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Science & Nature Science & Technology Biographies

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.