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Now in paperback, this volume presents Albert Einstein's 1912 manuscript on the special theory of relativity, one of the most revolutionary and influential scientific documents of the twentieth century. It includes faithful reproductions of each of the seventy-two handwritten pages along with an English translation of the original German text. A tribute to Einstein's genius, the book opens with a brief essay by Hanoch Gutfreund, a chronology of Einstein's life, a selection of quotes by Einstein, and, to introduce the manuscript, a detailed description of the manuscript, its contents, publication history, and provenance. The manuscript pages themselves then follow, reproduced in full colour, with the English translation facing each page. Subtle variations in paper and ink are clearly visible in the excellent reproductions, indicating where and when Einstein drafted certain parts of it. Because the manuscript shows extensive reworking, it reveals Einstein's thought processes more than any other of his handwritten works. Einstein's 1912 Manuscript provides a glimpse into one of the greatest minds of the last century. 72 colour illustrationsProduct Identifiers
PublisherGeorge Braziller INC International Concepts
ISBN-139780807615324
eBay Product ID (ePID)88819144
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SubjectPhysics
Publication Year1999
Number of Pages176 Pages
Publication NameEinstein's 1912 Manuscript on the Theory of Relativity: a Facsimile
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorNot Available
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height304 mm
Item Width203 mm
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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States