Book Review - Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson
Sunday July 15, 2007
As a young boy, Einstein began to speak late and had trouble controlling his temper. He left for school in Zurich as a teenager with the intention of renouncing his German citizenship, feeling disconnected from his nation of origin.
This rebellious spirit, the willingness to step outside of the norm and pave his own path, would also identify his physics. His bold 1905 work in proving atomic theory, describing the photon theory of light, and ultimately creating the theory of relativity, are all marked by this same willingness to break the status quo, according to Walter Isaacson's captivating Einstein: His Life and Universe.
Read the review, or check out some other books about Einstein and Relativity.
See Also:
- Albert Einstein - Biographical Profile
- Books about Albert Einstein & Relativity
- Albert Einstein Pictures
- Einstein's Theory of Relativity, including special relativity and general relativity
- Movie Review - I.Q.
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Comments
Great book review. Am going to read it. I find Einstein very intriguing as an historical character.